Subtract 9/7 from 2/50, Solve 2/50

Subtract 9/7 from 2/50

1^st number: 2/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

2/50 - 9/7 is -218/175.

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,
9/7 = 9 × 50/7 × 50 = 450/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/350 - 450/350 = 14 - 450/350 = -436/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/175

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