Subtract 25/24 from 4/35
1st number: 4/35, 2nd number: 1 1/24
4/35 - 25/24 is -779/840.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
4/35 = 4 × 24/35 × 24 = 96/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
25/24 = 25 × 35/24 × 35 = 875/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/840 - 875/840 = 96 - 875/840 = -779/840
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