Subtract 3/25 from 5/36
5/36 - 3/25 is 17/900.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
5/36 = 5 × 25/36 × 25 = 125/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
3/25 = 3 × 36/25 × 36 = 108/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/900 - 108/900 = 125 - 108/900 = 17/900
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