Subtract 2/7 from 75/50
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 2/7
75/50 - 2/7 is 17/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
2/7 = 2 × 50/7 × 50 = 100/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/350 - 100/350 = 525 - 100/350 = 425/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
- In mixed form: 13/14
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