Subtract 6/36 from 25/28
25/28 - 6/36 is 61/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
25/28 = 25 × 9/28 × 9 = 225/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
6/36 = 6 × 7/36 × 7 = 42/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/252 - 42/252 = 225 - 42/252 = 183/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/84
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