Subtract 20/50 from 16/7
1st number: 2 2/7, 2nd number: 20/50
16/7 - 20/50 is 66/35.
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,
16/7 = 16 × 50/7 × 50 = 800/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/350 - 140/350 = 800 - 140/350 = 660/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 66/35
- In mixed form: 131/35
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