Subtract 10/35 from 16/50
16/50 - 10/35 is 6/175.
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,
16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
10/35 = 10 × 10/35 × 10 = 100/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/350 - 100/350 = 112 - 100/350 = 12/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/175
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