Subtract 8/50 from 12/7
1st number: 1 5/7, 2nd number: 8/50
12/7 - 8/50 is 272/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
12/7 = 12 × 50/7 × 50 = 600/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/350 - 56/350 = 600 - 56/350 = 544/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 272/175
- In mixed form: 197/175
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