Subtract 9/36 from 5/25
5/25 - 9/36 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
5/25 = 5 × 36/25 × 36 = 180/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
9/36 = 9 × 25/36 × 25 = 225/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/900 - 225/900 = 180 - 225/900 = -45/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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