Subtract 7/35 from 2/50
2/50 - 7/35 is -4/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
7/35 = 7 × 10/35 × 10 = 70/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/350 - 70/350 = 14 - 70/350 = -56/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/25
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