Subtract 1/7 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 1/7
90/25 - 1/7 is 121/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
90/25 = 90 × 7/25 × 7 = 630/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
1/7 = 1 × 25/7 × 25 = 25/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/175 - 25/175 = 630 - 25/175 = 605/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/35
- In mixed form: 316/35
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