Subtract 28/7 from 6/50
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 4 0/7
6/50 - 28/7 is -97/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
28/7 = 28 × 50/7 × 50 = 1400/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/350 - 1400/350 = 42 - 1400/350 = -1358/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -97/25
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