Subtract 7/50 from 7/3
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 7/50
73 - 750 is 329150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
73 = 7 × 503 × 50 = 350150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
750 = 7 × 350 × 3 = 21150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350150 - 21150 = 350 - 21150 = 329150 - In mixed form: 229150
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