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Subtract 7/36 from 1/25

1/25 - 7/36 is -139/900.

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,
    7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    36/900 - 175/900 = 36 - 175/900 = -139/900

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