Subtract 25/7 from 24/2
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 3 4/7
24/2 - 25/7 is 59/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
24/2 = 24 × 7/2 × 7 = 168/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
25/7 = 25 × 2/7 × 2 = 50/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/14 - 50/14 = 168 - 50/14 = 118/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/7
- In mixed form: 83/7
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