Subtract 1/25 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 1/25
70/9 - 1/25 is 1741/225.
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,
70/9 = 70 × 25/9 × 25 = 1750/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/225 - 9/225 = 1750 - 9/225 = 1741/225 - In mixed form: 7166/225
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