Subtract 30/9 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 3 3/9
80/25 - 30/9 is -2/15.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 25/9 × 25 = 750/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/225 - 750/225 = 720 - 750/225 = -30/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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