Subtract 6/25 from 81/9
1st number: 9 0/9, 2nd number: 6/25
81/9 - 6/25 is 219/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/25 = 6 × 9/25 × 9 = 54/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/225 - 54/225 = 2025 - 54/225 = 1971/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 219/25
- In mixed form: 819/25
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