Subtract 3/25 from 35/14
1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 3/25
35/14 - 3/25 is 119/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
35/14 = 35 × 25/14 × 25 = 875/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
3/25 = 3 × 14/25 × 14 = 42/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/350 - 42/350 = 875 - 42/350 = 833/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/50
- In mixed form: 219/50
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