Subtract 5/25 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 5/25
35/30 - 5/25 is 29/30.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 6/25 × 6 = 30/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/150 - 30/150 = 175 - 30/150 = 145/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30
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