Subtract 56/50 from 35/75
1st number: 35/75, 2nd number: 1 6/50
35/75 - 56/50 is -49/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
35/75 = 35 × 2/75 × 2 = 70/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
56/50 = 56 × 3/50 × 3 = 168/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/150 - 168/150 = 70 - 168/150 = -98/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/75
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