Subtract 10/7 from 20/50
1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 1 3/7
20/50 - 10/7 is -36/35.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
10/7 = 10 × 50/7 × 50 = 500/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/350 - 500/350 = 140 - 500/350 = -360/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/35
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