Subtract 84/36 from 35/25
1st number: 1 10/25, 2nd number: 2 12/36
35/25 - 84/36 is -14/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
35/25 = 35 × 36/25 × 36 = 1260/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/900 - 2100/900 = 1260 - 2100/900 = -840/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 70/25-84/36 35/50-84/36 35/25-84/72 35/75-84/36