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Subtract 5/45 from 7/25

7/25 - 5/45 is 38/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    7/25 = 7 × 9/25 × 9 = 63/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/225 - 25/225 = 63 - 25/225 = 38/225

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