Subtract 8/7 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 1/7
50/25 - 8/7 is 6/7.
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,
8/7 = 8 × 25/7 × 25 = 200/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/175 - 200/175 = 350 - 200/175 = 150/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/7
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