Subtract 15/25 from 5/9
59 - 1525 is -245.
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,
59 = 5 × 259 × 25 = 125225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1525 = 15 × 925 × 9 = 135225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125225 - 135225 = 125 - 135225 = -10225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -245
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