Subtract 12/50 from 3/35
3/35 - 12/50 is -27/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
3/35 = 3 × 10/35 × 10 = 30/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/350 - 84/350 = 30 - 84/350 = -54/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/175
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