Subtract 9/7 from 10/50
1st number: 10/50, 2nd number: 1 2/7
10/50 - 9/7 is -38/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
9/7 = 9 × 50/7 × 50 = 450/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/350 - 450/350 = 70 - 450/350 = -380/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/35
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