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Subtract 6/50 from 50/35

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 6/50

50/35 - 6/50 is 229/175.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    50/35 = 50 × 10/35 × 10 = 500/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/350 - 42/350 = 500 - 42/350 = 458/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/175
  6. In mixed form: 154/175

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