Subtract 50/35 from 25/60
1st number: 25/60, 2nd number: 1 15/35
25/60 - 50/35 is -85/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/420 - 600/420 = 175 - 600/420 = -425/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -85/84
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