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Subtract 50/7 from 9/50

1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 7 1/7

9/50 - 50/7 is -2437/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    50/7 = 50 × 50/7 × 50 = 2500/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    63/350 - 2500/350 = 63 - 2500/350 = -2437/350

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