Subtract 25/9 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 2 7/9
20/35 - 25/9 is -139/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 9 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
25/9 = 25 × 35/9 × 35 = 875/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/315 - 875/315 = 180 - 875/315 = -695/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/63
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