Subtract 7/35 from 1/25
1/25 - 7/35 is -4/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
1/25 = 1 × 7/25 × 7 = 7/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
7/35 = 7 × 5/35 × 5 = 35/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/175 - 35/175 = 7 - 35/175 = -28/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/25
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