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Subtract 4/9 from 4/25

4/25 - 4/9 is -64/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    4/25 = 4 × 9/25 × 9 = 36/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    4/9 = 4 × 25/9 × 25 = 100/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/225 - 100/225 = 36 - 100/225 = -64/225

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