Subtract 16/35 from 3/50
3/50 - 16/35 is -139/350.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
16/35 = 16 × 10/35 × 10 = 160/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/350 - 160/350 = 21 - 160/350 = -139/350
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