Subtract 1/25 from 35/36
35/36 - 1/25 is 839/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
1/25 = 1 × 36/25 × 36 = 36/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/900 - 36/900 = 875 - 36/900 = 839/900
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