Subtract 10/25 from 90/9, Solve 10 0/9

Subtract 10/25 from 90/9

1^st number: 10 0/9, 2^nd number: 10/25

90/9 - 10/25 is 48/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/225 - 90/225 = 2250 - 90/225 = 2160/225
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/5
In mixed form: 93/5

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