Subtract 1/75 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 1/75
90/9 - 1/75 is 749/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
90/9 = 90 × 25/9 × 25 = 2250/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/225 - 3/225 = 2250 - 3/225 = 2247/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 749/75
- In mixed form: 974/75
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