Subtract 35/60 from 90/25
1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 35/60
90/25 - 35/60 is 181/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
90/25 = 90 × 12/25 × 12 = 1080/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
35/60 = 35 × 5/60 × 5 = 175/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/300 - 175/300 = 1080 - 175/300 = 905/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/60
- In mixed form: 31/60
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