Subtract 3/36 from 60/25
1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 3/36
60/25 - 3/36 is 139/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
60/25 = 60 × 36/25 × 36 = 2160/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
3/36 = 3 × 25/36 × 25 = 75/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/900 - 75/900 = 2160 - 75/900 = 2085/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/60
- In mixed form: 219/60
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