Subtract 10/45 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 10/45
35/25 - 10/45 is 53/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 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 45 × 5 = 225,
10/45 = 10 × 5/45 × 5 = 50/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/225 - 50/225 = 315 - 50/225 = 265/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/45
- In mixed form: 18/45
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