Subtract 7/8 from 7/50
750 - 78 is -147200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
750 = 7 × 450 × 4 = 28200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
78 = 7 × 258 × 25 = 175200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28200 - 175200 = 28 - 175200 = -147200
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