Subtract 3/25 from 35/2
1st number: 17 1/2, 2nd number: 3/25
35/2 - 3/25 is 869/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
35/2 = 35 × 25/2 × 25 = 875/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
3/25 = 3 × 2/25 × 2 = 6/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/50 - 6/50 = 875 - 6/50 = 869/50 - In mixed form: 1719/50
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