Subtract 1/7 from 2/50
2/50 - 1/7 is -18/175.
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,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
1/7 = 1 × 50/7 × 50 = 50/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/350 - 50/350 = 14 - 50/350 = -36/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/175
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