Subtract 25/18 from 5/35, Solve 5/35

Subtract 25/18 from 5/35

1^st number: 5/35, 2^nd number: 1 7/18

5/35 - 25/18 is -157/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 18 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
5/35 = 5 × 18/35 × 18 = 90/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
25/18 = 25 × 35/18 × 35 = 875/630
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/630 - 875/630 = 90 - 875/630 = -785/630
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/126

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