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Subtract 7/50 from 35/14

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 7/50

35/14 - 7/50 is 59/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    35/14 = 35 × 25/14 × 25 = 875/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    875/350 - 49/350 = 875 - 49/350 = 826/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/25
  6. In mixed form: 29/25

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