Subtract 2/50 from 40/35
1st number: 1 5/35, 2nd number: 2/50
40/35 - 2/50 is 193/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
40/35 = 40 × 10/35 × 10 = 400/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/350 - 14/350 = 400 - 14/350 = 386/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 193/175
- In mixed form: 118/175
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