Subtract 1/9 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 1/9
80/25 - 1/9 is 139/45.
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,
80/25 = 80 × 9/25 × 9 = 720/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/225 - 25/225 = 720 - 25/225 = 695/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/45
- In mixed form: 34/45
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