Subtract 36/7 from 8/50
1st number: 8/50, 2nd number: 5 1/7
8/50 - 36/7 is -872/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
36/7 = 36 × 50/7 × 50 = 1800/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/350 - 1800/350 = 56 - 1800/350 = -1744/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -872/175
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