Subtract 25/35 from 25/2, Solve 12 1/2

Subtract 25/35 from 25/2

1^st number: 12 1/2, 2^nd number: 25/35

25/2 - 25/35 is 165/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
25/2 = 25 × 35/2 × 35 = 875/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70
Subtract the two like fractions:
875/70 - 50/70 = 875 - 50/70 = 825/70
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/14
In mixed form: 1111/14

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