Subtract 27/75 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 27/75
35/2 - 27/75 is 857/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
35/2 = 35 × 75/2 × 75 = 2625/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/150 - 54/150 = 2625 - 54/150 = 2571/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 857/50
- In mixed form: 177/50
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