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Subtract 4/36 from 1/25

1/25 - 4/36 is -16/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    1/25 = 1 × 36/25 × 36 = 36/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    4/36 = 4 × 25/36 × 25 = 100/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/900 - 100/900 = 36 - 100/900 = -64/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/225

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