Subtract 9/75 from 7/9
7/9 - 9/75 is 148/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 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 75 × 3 = 225,
9/75 = 9 × 3/75 × 3 = 27/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/225 - 27/225 = 175 - 27/225 = 148/225
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