Subtract 12/35 from 5/50, Solve 5/50

Subtract 12/35 from 5/50

5/50 - 12/35 is -17/70.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
12/35 = 12 × 10/35 × 10 = 120/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
35/350 - 120/350 = 35 - 120/350 = -85/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/70

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