Subtract 10/50 from 12/35
12/35 - 10/50 is 1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
12/35 = 12 × 10/35 × 10 = 120/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/350 - 70/350 = 120 - 70/350 = 50/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/7
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