Subtract 35/28 from 30/25
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1 7/28
30/25 - 35/28 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
30/25 = 30 × 28/25 × 28 = 840/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
35/28 = 35 × 25/28 × 25 = 875/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/700 - 875/700 = 840 - 875/700 = -35/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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