Subtract 7/25 from 81/2
1st number: 40 1/2, 2nd number: 7/25
81/2 - 7/25 is 2011/50.
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,
81/2 = 81 × 25/2 × 25 = 2025/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
7/25 = 7 × 2/25 × 2 = 14/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/50 - 14/50 = 2025 - 14/50 = 2011/50 - In mixed form: 4011/50
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