Subtract 9/25 from 60/36
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 9/25
60/36 - 9/25 is 98/75.
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,
60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
9/25 = 9 × 36/25 × 36 = 324/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/900 - 324/900 = 1500 - 324/900 = 1176/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/75
- In mixed form: 123/75
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