Subtract 60/35 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 1 25/35
42/25 - 60/35 is -6/175.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 7/25 × 7 = 294/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
60/35 = 60 × 5/35 × 5 = 300/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/175 - 300/175 = 294 - 300/175 = -6/175
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