Subtract 9/81 from 5/25
5/25 - 9/81 is 4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
5/25 = 5 × 81/25 × 81 = 405/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
9/81 = 9 × 25/81 × 25 = 225/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/2025 - 225/2025 = 405 - 225/2025 = 180/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/45
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