Subtract 4/25 from 36/21
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 4/25
36/21 - 4/25 is 272/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
36/21 = 36 × 25/21 × 25 = 900/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
4/25 = 4 × 21/25 × 21 = 84/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/525 - 84/525 = 900 - 84/525 = 816/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 272/175
- In mixed form: 197/175
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