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Subtract 30/25 from 10/36

1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 5/25

10/36 - 30/25 is -83/90.

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,
    10/36 = 10 × 25/36 × 25 = 250/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    30/25 = 30 × 36/25 × 36 = 1080/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    250/900 - 1080/900 = 250 - 1080/900 = -830/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -83/90

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