Subtract 8/7 from 12/50
1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 1 1/7
12/50 - 8/7 is -158/175.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
8/7 = 8 × 50/7 × 50 = 400/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/350 - 400/350 = 84 - 400/350 = -316/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -158/175
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