Subtract 5/25 from 5/9
5/9 - 5/25 is 16/45.
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,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/225 - 45/225 = 125 - 45/225 = 80/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/45
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