Subtract 70/7 from 1/50, Solve 1/50

Subtract 70/7 from 1/50

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

1/50 - 70/7 is -499/50.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
70/7 = 70 × 50/7 × 50 = 3500/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
7/350 - 3500/350 = 7 - 3500/350 = -3493/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -499/50

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