Subtract 75/10 from 2/50
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 7 5/10
2/50 - 75/10 is -373/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 10 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
2/50 = 2 × 1/50 × 1 = 2/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
75/10 = 75 × 5/10 × 5 = 375/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/50 - 375/50 = 2 - 375/50 = -373/50
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