Subtract 9/25 from 90/9
1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 9/25
90/9 - 9/25 is 241/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/225 - 81/225 = 2250 - 81/225 = 2169/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/25
- In mixed form: 916/25
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