Subtract 75/25 from 10/36
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 3 0/25
10/36 - 75/25 is -49/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
10/36 = 10 × 25/36 × 25 = 250/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
75/25 = 75 × 36/25 × 36 = 2700/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/900 - 2700/900 = 250 - 2700/900 = -2450/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/18
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