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Subtract 2/45 from 3/25

3/25 - 2/45 is 17/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/225 - 10/225 = 27 - 10/225 = 17/225

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