Subtract 5/7 from 50/25, Solve 2 0/25

Subtract 5/7 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 5/7

50/25 - 5/7 is 9/7.

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,
5/7 = 5 × 25/7 × 25 = 125/175
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/175 - 125/175 = 350 - 125/175 = 225/175
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/7
In mixed form: 12/7

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad