Subtract 3/9 from 64/25
1st number: 2 14/25, 2nd number: 3/9
64/25 - 3/9 is 167/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
64/25 = 64 × 9/25 × 9 = 576/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
3/9 = 3 × 25/9 × 25 = 75/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
576/225 - 75/225 = 576 - 75/225 = 501/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/75
- In mixed form: 217/75
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