Subtract 7/35 from 9/25
9/25 - 7/35 is 4/25.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 5/35 × 5 = 35/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/175 - 35/175 = 63 - 35/175 = 28/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/25
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