Subtract 25/7 from 24/50
1st number: 24/50, 2nd number: 3 4/7
24/50 - 25/7 is -541/175.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
25/7 = 25 × 50/7 × 50 = 1250/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/350 - 1250/350 = 168 - 1250/350 = -1082/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -541/175
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