Subtract 10/35 from 24/25
24/25 - 10/35 is 118/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
24/25 = 24 × 7/25 × 7 = 168/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
10/35 = 10 × 5/35 × 5 = 50/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/175 - 50/175 = 168 - 50/175 = 118/175
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