Subtract 5/9 from 9/25
9/25 - 5/9 is -44/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/225 - 125/225 = 81 - 125/225 = -44/225
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