Subtract 30/7 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 4 2/7
18/50 - 30/7 is -687/175.
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,
30/7 = 30 × 50/7 × 50 = 1500/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/350 - 1500/350 = 126 - 1500/350 = -1374/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -687/175
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