Subtract 20/7 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 2 6/7
18/50 - 20/7 is -437/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
20/7 = 20 × 50/7 × 50 = 1000/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/350 - 1000/350 = 126 - 1000/350 = -874/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -437/175
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