Subtract 3/50 from 7/35
7/35 - 3/50 is 7/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/35 = 7 × 10/35 × 10 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/350 - 21/350 = 70 - 21/350 = 49/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/50
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