Subtract 7/25 from 35/60
35/60 - 7/25 is 91/300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/300 - 84/300 = 175 - 84/300 = 91/300
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