Subtract 3/35 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 3/35
50/2 - 3/35 is 872/35.
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,
50/2 = 50 × 35/2 × 35 = 1750/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
3/35 = 3 × 2/35 × 2 = 6/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/70 - 6/70 = 1750 - 6/70 = 1744/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 872/35
- In mixed form: 2432/35
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