Subtract 7/5 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1 2/5
52 - 75 is 1110.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 5 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
52 = 5 × 52 × 5 = 2510 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
75 = 7 × 25 × 2 = 1410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2510 - 1410 = 25 - 1410 = 1110 - In mixed form: 1110
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