Subtract 7/25 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 7/25
353 - 725 is 85475.
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,
353 = 35 × 253 × 25 = 87575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
725 = 7 × 325 × 3 = 2175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
87575 - 2175 = 875 - 2175 = 85475 - In mixed form: 112975
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