Subtract 4/35 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 4/35
25/3 - 4/35 is 863/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
25/3 = 25 × 35/3 × 35 = 875/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
4/35 = 4 × 3/35 × 3 = 12/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/105 - 12/105 = 875 - 12/105 = 863/105 - In mixed form: 823/105
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