Subtract 25/35 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 25/35
35/2 - 25/35 is 235/14.
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,
35/2 = 35 × 35/2 × 35 = 1225/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
25/35 = 25 × 2/35 × 2 = 50/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/70 - 50/70 = 1225 - 50/70 = 1175/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 235/14
- In mixed form: 1611/14
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