Subtract 35/36 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 35/36
70/25 - 35/36 is 329/180.
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,
70/25 = 70 × 36/25 × 36 = 2520/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/900 - 875/900 = 2520 - 875/900 = 1645/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 329/180
- In mixed form: 1149/180
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