Subtract 3/35 from 2/50, Solve 2/50

Subtract 3/35 from 2/50

2/50 - 3/35 is -8/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 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 35 × 10 = 350,
3/35 = 3 × 10/35 × 10 = 30/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/350 - 30/350 = 14 - 30/350 = -16/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/175

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