Subtract 25/36 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 25/36
50/35 - 25/36 is 185/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
50/35 = 50 × 36/35 × 36 = 1800/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
25/36 = 25 × 35/36 × 35 = 875/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/1260 - 875/1260 = 1800 - 875/1260 = 925/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 185/252
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