Subtract 35/21 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 14/21
50/25 - 35/21 is 1/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
50/25 = 50 × 21/25 × 21 = 1050/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
35/21 = 35 × 25/21 × 25 = 875/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/525 - 875/525 = 1050 - 875/525 = 175/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/3
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