Subtract 42/45 from 6/25
6/25 - 42/45 is -52/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
42/45 = 42 × 5/45 × 5 = 210/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/225 - 210/225 = 54 - 210/225 = -156/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/75
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