Subtract 3/25 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 3/25
70/50 - 3/25 is 32/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
70/50 = 70 × 1/50 × 1 = 70/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
3/25 = 3 × 2/25 × 2 = 6/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/50 - 6/50 = 70 - 6/50 = 64/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/25
- In mixed form: 17/25
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