Subtract 36/35 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 1 1/35
45/25 - 36/35 is 27/35.
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,
45/25 = 45 × 7/25 × 7 = 315/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
36/35 = 36 × 5/35 × 5 = 180/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/175 - 180/175 = 315 - 180/175 = 135/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/35
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