Subtract 40/35 from 36/25
1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 1 5/35
36/25 - 40/35 is 52/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
36/25 = 36 × 7/25 × 7 = 252/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
40/35 = 40 × 5/35 × 5 = 200/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/175 - 200/175 = 252 - 200/175 = 52/175
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