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Subtract 8/25 from 35/4

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 8/25

35/4 - 8/25 is 843/100.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    35/4 = 35 × 25/4 × 25 = 875/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
    8/25 = 8 × 4/25 × 4 = 32/100
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/100 - 32/100 = 875 - 32/100 = 843/100
  5. In mixed form: 843/100

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