Subtract 9/25 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 9/25
35/2 - 9/25 is 857/50.
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,
35/2 = 35 × 25/2 × 25 = 875/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
9/25 = 9 × 2/25 × 2 = 18/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/50 - 18/50 = 875 - 18/50 = 857/50 - In mixed form: 177/50
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