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Subtract 70/25 from 8/9

1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 2 20/25

8/9 - 70/25 is -86/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    8/9 = 8 × 25/9 × 25 = 200/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/225 - 630/225 = 200 - 630/225 = -430/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -86/45

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