Subtract 5/25 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 5/25
7/2 - 5/25 is 33/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
7/2 = 7 × 25/2 × 25 = 175/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
5/25 = 5 × 2/25 × 2 = 10/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/50 - 10/50 = 175 - 10/50 = 165/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/10
- In mixed form: 33/10
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