Subtract 10/25 from 7/9, Solve 7/9

Subtract 10/25 from 7/9

7/9 - 10/25 is 17/45.

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,
7/9 = 7 × 25/9 × 25 = 175/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
175/225 - 90/225 = 175 - 90/225 = 85/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/45

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