Subtract 36/7 from 25/30
1st number: 25/30, 2nd number: 5 1/7
25/30 - 36/7 is -181/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
25/30 = 25 × 7/30 × 7 = 175/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
36/7 = 36 × 30/7 × 30 = 1080/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/210 - 1080/210 = 175 - 1080/210 = -905/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -181/42
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