Subtract 9/25 from 7/9
79 - 925 is 94225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
79 = 7 × 259 × 25 = 175225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
925 = 9 × 925 × 9 = 81225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175225 - 81225 = 175 - 81225 = 94225
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