Subtract 6/7 from 50/25, Solve 2 0/25

Subtract 6/7 from 50/25

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 6/7

50/25 - 6/7 is 8/7.

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,
6/7 = 6 × 25/7 × 25 = 150/175
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/175 - 150/175 = 350 - 150/175 = 200/175
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7

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