Subtract 35/12 from 7/25
1st number: 7/25, 2nd number: 2 11/12
725 - 3512 is -791300.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
725 = 7 × 1225 × 12 = 84300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
3512 = 35 × 2512 × 25 = 875300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84300 - 875300 = 84 - 875300 = -791300
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