Subtract 1/35 from 56/25
1st number: 2 6/25, 2nd number: 1/35
56/25 - 1/35 is 387/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
56/25 = 56 × 7/25 × 7 = 392/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
1/35 = 1 × 5/35 × 5 = 5/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/175 - 5/175 = 392 - 5/175 = 387/175 - In mixed form: 237/175
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