Subtract 25/7 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 3 4/7
50/3 - 25/7 is 275/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
50/3 = 50 × 7/3 × 7 = 350/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
25/7 = 25 × 3/7 × 3 = 75/21 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/21 - 75/21 = 350 - 75/21 = 275/21 - In mixed form: 132/21
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