Subtract 54/25 from 3/9
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 2 4/25
3/9 - 54/25 is -137/75.
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,
3/9 = 3 × 25/9 × 25 = 75/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
54/25 = 54 × 9/25 × 9 = 486/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/225 - 486/225 = 75 - 486/225 = -411/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/75
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