Subtract 35/25 from 5/36
1st number: 5/36, 2nd number: 1 10/25
5/36 - 35/25 is -227/180.
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,
35/25 = 35 × 36/25 × 36 = 1260/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/900 - 1260/900 = 125 - 1260/900 = -1135/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -227/180
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