Answers

Subtract 25/36 from 60/35

1^st number: 1 25/35, 2^nd number: 25/36

60/35 - 25/36 is 257/252.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
   60/35 = 60 × 36/35 × 36 = 2160/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   25/36 = 25 × 35/36 × 35 = 875/1260
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2160/1260 - 875/1260 = 2160 - 875/1260 = 1285/1260
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 257/252
6. In mixed form: 15/252

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