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Subtract 5/3 from 7/50

1st number: 7/50, 2nd number: 1 2/3

7/50 - 5/3 is -229/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    5/3 = 5 × 50/3 × 50 = 250/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/150 - 250/150 = 21 - 250/150 = -229/150

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