Subtract 25/36 from 30/75
30/75 - 25/36 is -53/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
30/75 = 30 × 12/75 × 12 = 360/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
25/36 = 25 × 25/36 × 25 = 625/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/900 - 625/900 = 360 - 625/900 = -265/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/180
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