Subtract 96/45 from 9/25, Solve 9/25

Subtract 96/45 from 9/25

1^st number: 9/25, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

9/25 - 96/45 is -133/75.

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,
96/45 = 96 × 5/45 × 5 = 480/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
81/225 - 480/225 = 81 - 480/225 = -399/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/75

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