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Subtract 15/50 from 4/35

4/35 - 15/50 is -13/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    4/35 = 4 × 10/35 × 10 = 40/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/350 - 105/350 = 40 - 105/350 = -65/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/70

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