Subtract 2/27 from 35/25, Solve 1 10/25

Subtract 2/27 from 35/25

1^st number: 1 10/25, 2^nd number: 2/27

35/25 - 2/27 is 179/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
35/25 = 35 × 27/25 × 27 = 945/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
2/27 = 2 × 25/27 × 25 = 50/675
Subtract the two like fractions:
945/675 - 50/675 = 945 - 50/675 = 895/675
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/135
In mixed form: 144/135

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