Subtract 63/7 from 10/50, Solve 10/50

Subtract 63/7 from 10/50

1^st number: 10/50, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

10/50 - 63/7 is -44/5.

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,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
63/7 = 63 × 50/7 × 50 = 3150/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
70/350 - 3150/350 = 70 - 3150/350 = -3080/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/5

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