Subtract 10/35 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 10/35
50/25 - 10/35 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
50/25 = 50 × 7/25 × 7 = 350/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
10/35 = 10 × 5/35 × 5 = 50/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/175 - 50/175 = 350 - 50/175 = 300/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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