Subtract 4/9 from 7/25
725 - 49 is -37225.
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,
725 = 7 × 925 × 9 = 63225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
49 = 4 × 259 × 25 = 100225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63225 - 100225 = 63 - 100225 = -37225
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