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Subtract 5/45 from 35/25

1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 5/45

35/25 - 5/45 is 58/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    5/45 = 5 × 5/45 × 5 = 25/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    315/225 - 25/225 = 315 - 25/225 = 290/225
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/45
  6. In mixed form: 113/45

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