Subtract 3/25 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 3/25
35/30 - 3/25 is 157/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
3/25 = 3 × 6/25 × 6 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/150 - 18/150 = 175 - 18/150 = 157/150 - In mixed form: 17/150
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