Subtract 5/35 from 25/10
1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 5/35
25/10 - 5/35 is 33/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
25/10 = 25 × 7/10 × 7 = 175/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/70 - 10/70 = 175 - 10/70 = 165/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/14
- In mixed form: 25/14
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