Subtract 7/25 from 7/2
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 7/25
72 - 725 is 16150.
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,
72 = 7 × 252 × 25 = 17550 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
725 = 7 × 225 × 2 = 1450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
17550 - 1450 = 175 - 1450 = 16150 - In mixed form: 31150
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