Subtract 84/35 from 20/50
1st number: 20/50, 2nd number: 2 14/35
20/50 - 84/35 is -2/1.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
84/35 = 84 × 10/35 × 10 = 840/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/350 - 840/350 = 140 - 840/350 = -700/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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