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Subtract 3/35 from 2/25

2/25 - 3/35 is -1/175.

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,
    2/25 = 2 × 7/25 × 7 = 14/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    3/35 = 3 × 5/35 × 5 = 15/175
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/175 - 15/175 = 14 - 15/175 = -1/175

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