Subtract 70/50 from 25/7
1st number: 3 4/7, 2nd number: 1 20/50
25/7 - 70/50 is 76/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
25/7 = 25 × 50/7 × 50 = 1250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/350 - 490/350 = 1250 - 490/350 = 760/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/35
- In mixed form: 26/35
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