Subtract 8/7 from 6/50, Solve 6/50

Subtract 8/7 from 6/50

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

6/50 - 8/7 is -179/175.

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,
8/7 = 8 × 50/7 × 50 = 400/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
42/350 - 400/350 = 42 - 400/350 = -358/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/175

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