Subtract 70/25 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 2 20/25
15/2 - 70/25 is 47/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
15/2 = 15 × 25/2 × 25 = 375/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
70/25 = 70 × 2/25 × 2 = 140/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/50 - 140/50 = 375 - 140/50 = 235/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/10
- In mixed form: 47/10
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