Subtract 56/35 from 9/25
1st number: 9/25, 2nd number: 1 21/35
9/25 - 56/35 is -31/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
9/25 = 9 × 7/25 × 7 = 63/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
56/35 = 56 × 5/35 × 5 = 280/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/175 - 280/175 = 63 - 280/175 = -217/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/25
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