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Subtract 4/25 from 1/36

1/36 - 4/25 is -119/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    1/36 = 1 × 25/36 × 25 = 25/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    4/25 = 4 × 36/25 × 36 = 144/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/900 - 144/900 = 25 - 144/900 = -119/900

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