Subtract 3/35 from 75/25, Solve 3 0/25

Subtract 3/35 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 3/35

75/25 - 3/35 is 102/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
75/25 = 75 × 7/25 × 7 = 525/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
3/35 = 3 × 5/35 × 5 = 15/175
Subtract the two like fractions:
525/175 - 15/175 = 525 - 15/175 = 510/175
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 102/35
In mixed form: 232/35

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