Subtract 70/9 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 7 7/9
30/25 - 70/9 is -296/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/225 - 1750/225 = 270 - 1750/225 = -1480/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -296/45
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