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Subtract 8/50 from 1/7

1/7 - 8/50 is -3/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    1/7 = 1 × 50/7 × 50 = 50/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/350 - 56/350 = 50 - 56/350 = -6/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/175

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