Subtract 7/75 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 7/75
50/2 - 7/75 is 1868/75.
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,
50/2 = 50 × 75/2 × 75 = 3750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
7/75 = 7 × 2/75 × 2 = 14/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3750/150 - 14/150 = 3750 - 14/150 = 3736/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1868/75
- In mixed form: 2468/75
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