Subtract 32/30 from 9/25, Solve 9/25

Subtract 32/30 from 9/25

1^st number: 9/25, 2^nd number: 1 2/30

9/25 - 32/30 is -53/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
9/25 = 9 × 6/25 × 6 = 54/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
32/30 = 32 × 5/30 × 5 = 160/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
54/150 - 160/150 = 54 - 160/150 = -106/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/75

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