Subtract 35/50 from 80/25
1st number: 3 5/25, 2nd number: 35/50
80/25 - 35/50 is 5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
80/25 = 80 × 2/25 × 2 = 160/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
35/50 = 35 × 1/50 × 1 = 35/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/50 - 35/50 = 160 - 35/50 = 125/50 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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