Subtract 4/7 from 8/50
8/50 - 4/7 is -72/175.
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,
4/7 = 4 × 50/7 × 50 = 200/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/350 - 200/350 = 56 - 200/350 = -144/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -72/175
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