Subtract 4/25 from 6/9
69 - 425 is 3875.
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,
69 = 6 × 259 × 25 = 150225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
425 = 4 × 925 × 9 = 36225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150225 - 36225 = 150 - 36225 = 114225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3875
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