Subtract 7/50 from 3/5
3/5 - 7/50 is 23/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
3/5 = 3 × 10/5 × 10 = 30/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
7/50 = 7 × 1/50 × 1 = 7/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/50 - 7/50 = 30 - 7/50 = 23/50
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