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Subtract 7/36 from 5/25

5/25 - 7/36 is 1/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    5/25 = 5 × 36/25 × 36 = 180/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    180/900 - 175/900 = 180 - 175/900 = 5/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/180

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