Subtract 1/9 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 1/9
35/25 - 1/9 is 58/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
1/9 = 1 × 25/9 × 25 = 25/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/225 - 25/225 = 315 - 25/225 = 290/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/45
- In mixed form: 113/45
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