Subtract 9/7 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 2/7
50/25 - 9/7 is 5/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 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 7 × 25 = 175,
9/7 = 9 × 25/7 × 25 = 225/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/175 - 225/175 = 350 - 225/175 = 125/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/7
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