Subtract 50/35 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 1 15/35
70/25 - 50/35 is 48/35.
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,
70/25 = 70 × 7/25 × 7 = 490/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
50/35 = 50 × 5/35 × 5 = 250/175 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/175 - 250/175 = 490 - 250/175 = 240/175 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
- In mixed form: 113/35
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