Subtract 8/25 from 35/24
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 8/25
35/24 - 8/25 is 683/600.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 25 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
35/24 = 35 × 25/24 × 25 = 875/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 24 = 600,
8/25 = 8 × 24/25 × 24 = 192/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/600 - 192/600 = 875 - 192/600 = 683/600 - In mixed form: 183/600
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