Subtract 50/6 from 20/35
1st number: 20/35, 2nd number: 8 2/6
20/35 - 50/6 is -163/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
20/35 = 20 × 6/35 × 6 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/210 - 1750/210 = 120 - 1750/210 = -1630/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/21
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