Subtract 56/35 from 1/50
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 1 21/35
1/50 - 56/35 is -79/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
56/35 = 56 × 10/35 × 10 = 560/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7/350 - 560/350 = 7 - 560/350 = -553/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/50
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