Subtract 5/50 from 15/7
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 5/50
15/7 - 5/50 is 143/70.
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,
15/7 = 15 × 50/7 × 50 = 750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/350 - 35/350 = 750 - 35/350 = 715/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/70
- In mixed form: 23/70
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