Subtract 25/35 from 8/9
8/9 - 25/35 is 11/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
8/9 = 8 × 35/9 × 35 = 280/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
25/35 = 25 × 9/35 × 9 = 225/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/315 - 225/315 = 280 - 225/315 = 55/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/63
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