Subtract 6/7 from 35/50, Solve 35/50

Subtract 6/7 from 35/50

35/50 - 6/7 is -11/70.

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,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
6/7 = 6 × 50/7 × 50 = 300/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
245/350 - 300/350 = 245 - 300/350 = -55/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/70

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad