Subtract 12/25 from 35/4
1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 12/25
35/4 - 12/25 is 827/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
35/4 = 35 × 25/4 × 25 = 875/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
12/25 = 12 × 4/25 × 4 = 48/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/100 - 48/100 = 875 - 48/100 = 827/100 - In mixed form: 827/100
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