Subtract 54/7 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 7 5/7
50/2 - 54/7 is 121/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
50/2 = 50 × 7/2 × 7 = 350/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
54/7 = 54 × 2/7 × 2 = 108/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/14 - 108/14 = 350 - 108/14 = 242/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/7
- In mixed form: 172/7
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