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Subtract 1/25 from 35/9

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 1/25

35/9 - 1/25 is 866/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    1/25 = 1 × 9/25 × 9 = 9/225
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/225 - 9/225 = 875 - 9/225 = 866/225
  5. In mixed form: 3191/225

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