Subtract 54/9 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 6 0/9
70/25 - 54/9 is -16/5.
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,
54/9 = 54 × 25/9 × 25 = 1350/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/225 - 1350/225 = 630 - 1350/225 = -720/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/5
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