Subtract 50/35 from 25/2
1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 1 15/35
25/2 - 50/35 is 155/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/70 - 100/70 = 875 - 100/70 = 775/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/14
- In mixed form: 111/14
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