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Subtract 56/7 from 15/50

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 8 0/7

15/50 - 56/7 is -77/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    56/7 = 56 × 50/7 × 50 = 2800/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/350 - 2800/350 = 105 - 2800/350 = -2695/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/10

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