Subtract 50/7 from 10/2
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 7 1/7
10/2 - 50/7 is -15/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
10/2 = 10 × 7/2 × 7 = 70/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
50/7 = 50 × 2/7 × 2 = 100/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/14 - 100/14 = 70 - 100/14 = -30/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/7
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