Subtract 48/25 from 70/9
1st number: 7 7/9, 2nd number: 1 23/25
70/9 - 48/25 is 1318/225.
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,
48/25 = 48 × 9/25 × 9 = 432/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/225 - 432/225 = 1750 - 432/225 = 1318/225 - In mixed form: 5193/225
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