Subtract 81/7 from 50/2
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 11 4/7
50/2 - 81/7 is 94/7.
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,
81/7 = 81 × 2/7 × 2 = 162/14 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/14 - 162/14 = 350 - 162/14 = 188/14 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 94/7
- In mixed form: 133/7
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