Subtract 2/36 from 2/25
2/25 - 2/36 is 11/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/900 - 50/900 = 72 - 50/900 = 22/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/450
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