Subtract 24/50 from 45/7, Solve 6 3/7

Subtract 24/50 from 45/7

1^st number: 6 3/7, 2^nd number: 24/50

45/7 - 24/50 is 1041/175.

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,
45/7 = 45 × 50/7 × 50 = 2250/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/350 - 168/350 = 2250 - 168/350 = 2082/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1041/175
In mixed form: 5166/175

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