Subtract 14/35 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 14/35
50/25 - 14/35 is 8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
50/25 = 50 × 7/25 × 7 = 350/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
14/35 = 14 × 5/35 × 5 = 70/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/175 - 70/175 = 350 - 70/175 = 280/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/5
- In mixed form: 13/5
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