Subtract 7/50 from 4/7
47 - 750 is 151350.
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,
47 = 4 × 507 × 50 = 200350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
750 = 7 × 750 × 7 = 49350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200350 - 49350 = 200 - 49350 = 151350
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