Subtract 9/7 from 20/50
1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 1 2/7
20/50 - 9/7 is -31/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
9/7 = 9 × 50/7 × 50 = 450/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/350 - 450/350 = 140 - 450/350 = -310/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/35
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