Subtract 36/35 from 25/50
1st number: 25/50, 2nd number: 1 1/35
25/50 - 36/35 is -37/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
36/35 = 36 × 10/35 × 10 = 360/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/350 - 360/350 = 175 - 360/350 = -185/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/70
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