Subtract 1/9 from 25/35
25/35 - 1/9 is 38/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
25/35 = 25 × 9/35 × 9 = 225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
1/9 = 1 × 35/9 × 35 = 35/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/315 - 35/315 = 225 - 35/315 = 190/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/63
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/35-1/9 25/35-2/9 25/70-1/9 25/35-1/18 75/35-1/9 25/35-3/9 25/35-1/27 25/35-5/9 25/35-1/45 25/35-7/9 25/35-1/63