Subtract 35/7 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 5 0/7
50/25 - 35/7 is -3/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 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 7 × 25 = 175,
35/7 = 35 × 25/7 × 25 = 875/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/175 - 875/175 = 350 - 875/175 = -525/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/1
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