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Subtract 8/9 from 8/25

8/25 - 8/9 is -128/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    72/225 - 200/225 = 72 - 200/225 = -128/225

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