Subtract 9/25 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 9/25
35/9 - 9/25 is 794/225.
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,
35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/225 - 81/225 = 875 - 81/225 = 794/225 - In mixed form: 3119/225
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