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Subtract 5/7 from 1/50

1/50 - 5/7 is -243/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    5/7 = 5 × 50/7 × 50 = 250/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    7/350 - 250/350 = 7 - 250/350 = -243/350

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