Subtract 35/25 from 4/3
1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1 10/25
4/3 - 35/25 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
4/3 = 4 × 25/3 × 25 = 100/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
35/25 = 35 × 3/25 × 3 = 105/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/75 - 105/75 = 100 - 105/75 = -5/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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