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Subtract 8/35 from 1/25

1/25 - 8/35 is -33/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    1/25 = 1 × 7/25 × 7 = 7/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    8/35 = 8 × 5/35 × 5 = 40/175
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/175 - 40/175 = 7 - 40/175 = -33/175

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