Subtract 35/25 from 16/2
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 1 10/25
16/2 - 35/25 is 33/5.
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,
16/2 = 16 × 25/2 × 25 = 400/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
35/25 = 35 × 2/25 × 2 = 70/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/50 - 70/50 = 400 - 70/50 = 330/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/5
- In mixed form: 63/5
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