Subtract 14/45 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 14/45
30/25 - 14/45 is 8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/225 - 70/225 = 270 - 70/225 = 200/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9
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