Subtract 48/45 from 9/25
1st number: 9/25, 2nd number: 1 3/45
9/25 - 48/45 is -53/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
48/45 = 48 × 5/45 × 5 = 240/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/225 - 240/225 = 81 - 240/225 = -159/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/75
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