Subtract 1/25 from 6/9
6/9 - 1/25 is 47/75.
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,
6/9 = 6 × 25/9 × 25 = 150/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/225 - 9/225 = 150 - 9/225 = 141/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/75
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