Subtract 8/25 from 5/36
5/36 - 8/25 is -163/900.
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,
8/25 = 8 × 36/25 × 36 = 288/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/900 - 288/900 = 125 - 288/900 = -163/900
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