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Subtract 28/25 from 7/36

1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 3/25

7/36 - 28/25 is -833/900.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    7/36 = 7 × 25/36 × 25 = 175/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
    28/25 = 28 × 36/25 × 36 = 1008/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    175/900 - 1008/900 = 175 - 1008/900 = -833/900

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