Subtract 36/25 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1 11/25
35/3 - 36/25 is 767/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
35/3 = 35 × 25/3 × 25 = 875/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
36/25 = 36 × 3/25 × 3 = 108/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/75 - 108/75 = 875 - 108/75 = 767/75 - In mixed form: 1017/75
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