Subtract 2/50 from 6/35, Solve 6/35

Subtract 2/50 from 6/35

6/35 - 2/50 is 23/175.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
6/35 = 6 × 10/35 × 10 = 60/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
60/350 - 14/350 = 60 - 14/350 = 46/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/175

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