Subtract 80/35 from 12/50
1st number: 12/50, 2nd number: 2 10/35
12/50 - 80/35 is -358/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 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 35 × 10 = 350,
80/35 = 80 × 10/35 × 10 = 800/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/350 - 800/350 = 84 - 800/350 = -716/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -358/175
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