Subtract 7/9 from 8/25
825 - 79 is -103225.
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,
825 = 8 × 925 × 9 = 72225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
79 = 7 × 259 × 25 = 175225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72225 - 175225 = 72 - 175225 = -103225
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