Subtract 54/7 from 5/50
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 7 5/7
5/50 - 54/7 is -533/70.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
54/7 = 54 × 50/7 × 50 = 2700/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/350 - 2700/350 = 35 - 2700/350 = -2665/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -533/70
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