Subtract 49/25 from 81/9, Solve 9 0/9

Subtract 49/25 from 81/9

1^st number: 9 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 24/25

81/9 - 49/25 is 176/25.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
81/9 = 81 × 25/9 × 25 = 2025/225
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
49/25 = 49 × 9/25 × 9 = 441/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/225 - 441/225 = 2025 - 441/225 = 1584/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/25
In mixed form: 71/25

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