Subtract 25/56 from 35/7
1st number: 5 0/7, 2nd number: 25/56
35/7 - 25/56 is 255/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
35/7 = 35 × 8/7 × 8 = 280/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
25/56 = 25 × 1/56 × 1 = 25/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/56 - 25/56 = 280 - 25/56 = 255/56 - In mixed form: 431/56
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