Subtract 72/25 from 25/9
1st number: 2 7/9, 2nd number: 2 22/25
25/9 - 72/25 is -23/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
25/9 = 25 × 25/9 × 25 = 625/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
72/25 = 72 × 9/25 × 9 = 648/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/225 - 648/225 = 625 - 648/225 = -23/225
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