Subtract 4/56 from 9/25
9/25 - 4/56 is 101/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
9/25 = 9 × 56/25 × 56 = 504/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
4/56 = 4 × 25/56 × 25 = 100/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/1400 - 100/1400 = 504 - 100/1400 = 404/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/350
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