Subtract 2/9 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2/9
70/25 - 2/9 is 116/45.
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,
70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
2/9 = 2 × 25/9 × 25 = 50/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/225 - 50/225 = 630 - 50/225 = 580/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/45
- In mixed form: 226/45
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