Subtract 25/45 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 25/45
70/9 - 25/45 is 65/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
70/9 = 70 × 5/9 × 5 = 350/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
25/45 = 25 × 1/45 × 1 = 25/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/45 - 25/45 = 350 - 25/45 = 325/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/9
- In mixed form: 72/9
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