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Subtract 35/45 from 25/4

1st number: 6 1/4, 2nd number: 35/45

25/4 - 35/45 is 197/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    25/4 = 25 × 45/4 × 45 = 1125/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1125/180 - 140/180 = 1125 - 140/180 = 985/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/36
  6. In mixed form: 517/36

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