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Subtract 9/7 from 30/25

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 1 2/7

30/25 - 9/7 is -3/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    30/25 = 30 × 7/25 × 7 = 210/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    9/7 = 9 × 25/7 × 25 = 225/175
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    210/175 - 225/175 = 210 - 225/175 = -15/175
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/35

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