Subtract 3/25 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 3/25
36/9 - 3/25 is 97/25.
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,
36/9 = 36 × 25/9 × 25 = 900/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/225 - 27/225 = 900 - 27/225 = 873/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/25
- In mixed form: 322/25
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