Subtract 40/7 from 4/50
1st number: 4/50, 2nd number: 5 5/7
4/50 - 40/7 is -986/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
40/7 = 40 × 50/7 × 50 = 2000/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/350 - 2000/350 = 28 - 2000/350 = -1972/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -986/175
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