Subtract 20/50 from 60/7
1st number: 8 4/7, 2nd number: 20/50
60/7 - 20/50 is 286/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
60/7 = 60 × 50/7 × 50 = 3000/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3000/350 - 140/350 = 3000 - 140/350 = 2860/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 286/35
- In mixed form: 86/35
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