Subtract 2/50 from 30/7
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 2/50
30/7 - 2/50 is 743/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
30/7 = 30 × 50/7 × 50 = 1500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/350 - 14/350 = 1500 - 14/350 = 1486/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 743/175
- In mixed form: 443/175
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