Subtract 25/35 from 28/4, Solve 7 0/4

Subtract 25/35 from 28/4

1^st number: 7 0/4, 2^nd number: 25/35

28/4 - 25/35 is 44/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
28/4 = 28 × 35/4 × 35 = 980/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
980/140 - 100/140 = 980 - 100/140 = 880/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/7
In mixed form: 62/7

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