Subtract 9/35 from 4/25
4/25 - 9/35 is -17/175.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 7/25 × 7 = 28/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
9/35 = 9 × 5/35 × 5 = 45/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/175 - 45/175 = 28 - 45/175 = -17/175
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