Subtract 25/7 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 3 4/7
50/20 - 25/7 is -15/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
25/7 = 25 × 20/7 × 20 = 500/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 500/140 = 350 - 500/140 = -150/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/14
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