Subtract 18/35 from 28/25
1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 18/35
28/25 - 18/35 is 106/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
28/25 = 28 × 7/25 × 7 = 196/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
18/35 = 18 × 5/35 × 5 = 90/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/175 - 90/175 = 196 - 90/175 = 106/175
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