Subtract 15/50 from 2/35, Solve 2/35

Subtract 15/50 from 2/35

2/35 - 15/50 is -17/70.

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,
2/35 = 2 × 10/35 × 10 = 20/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
20/350 - 105/350 = 20 - 105/350 = -85/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/70

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