Subtract 9/35 from 2/50
2/50 - 9/35 is -38/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
9/35 = 9 × 10/35 × 10 = 90/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/350 - 90/350 = 14 - 90/350 = -76/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/175
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