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Subtract 1/7 from 3/50

3/50 - 1/7 is -29/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    1/7 = 1 × 50/7 × 50 = 50/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/350 - 50/350 = 21 - 50/350 = -29/350

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