Subtract 21/25 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 21/25
35/9 - 21/25 is 686/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
35/9 = 35 × 25/9 × 25 = 875/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
21/25 = 21 × 9/25 × 9 = 189/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/225 - 189/225 = 875 - 189/225 = 686/225 - In mixed form: 311/225
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