Subtract 35/56 from 3/25
3/25 - 35/56 is -101/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
3/25 = 3 × 56/25 × 56 = 168/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
35/56 = 35 × 25/56 × 25 = 875/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/1400 - 875/1400 = 168 - 875/1400 = -707/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -101/200
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