Subtract 20/30 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 20/30
25/9 - 20/30 is 19/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
25/9 = 25 × 10/9 × 10 = 250/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
20/30 = 20 × 3/30 × 3 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/90 - 60/90 = 250 - 60/90 = 190/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
- In mixed form: 21/9
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