Subtract 2/50 from 16/35
16/35 - 2/50 is 73/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
16/35 = 16 × 10/35 × 10 = 160/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/350 - 14/350 = 160 - 14/350 = 146/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/175
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