Subtract 2/36 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 2/36
25/2 - 2/36 is 112/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
25/2 = 25 × 18/2 × 18 = 450/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
2/36 = 2 × 1/36 × 1 = 2/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/36 - 2/36 = 450 - 2/36 = 448/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 112/9
- In mixed form: 124/9
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