Subtract 25/35 from 36/4
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 25/35
36/4 - 25/35 is 58/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
36/4 = 36 × 35/4 × 35 = 1260/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
25/35 = 25 × 4/35 × 4 = 100/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/140 - 100/140 = 1260 - 100/140 = 1160/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/7
- In mixed form: 82/7
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