Subtract 20/50 from 75/7
1st number: 10 5/7, 2nd number: 20/50
75/7 - 20/50 is 361/35.
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,
75/7 = 75 × 50/7 × 50 = 3750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3750/350 - 140/350 = 3750 - 140/350 = 3610/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/35
- In mixed form: 1011/35
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