Subtract 25/75 from 9/2, Solve 4 1/2

Subtract 25/75 from 9/2

1^st number: 4 1/2, 2^nd number: 25/75

9/2 - 25/75 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
9/2 = 9 × 75/2 × 75 = 675/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
675/150 - 50/150 = 675 - 50/150 = 625/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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