Subtract 72/50 from 1/7
1st number: 1/7, 2nd number: 1 22/50
1/7 - 72/50 is -227/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
1/7 = 1 × 50/7 × 50 = 50/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/350 - 504/350 = 50 - 504/350 = -454/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -227/175
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