Subtract 49/35 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 1 14/35
35/25 - 49/35 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
35/25 = 35 × 7/25 × 7 = 245/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
49/35 = 49 × 5/35 × 5 = 245/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/175 - 245/175 = 245 - 245/175 = 0/175 - The answer is 0
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