Subtract 25/45 from 7/25
7/25 - 25/45 is -62/225.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
25/45 = 25 × 5/45 × 5 = 125/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/225 - 125/225 = 63 - 125/225 = -62/225
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