Subtract 21/50 from 35/7, Solve 5 0/7

Subtract 21/50 from 35/7

1^st number: 5 0/7, 2^nd number: 21/50

35/7 - 21/50 is 229/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
35/7 = 35 × 50/7 × 50 = 1750/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/350 - 147/350 = 1750 - 147/350 = 1603/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/50
In mixed form: 429/50

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