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Subtract 50/6 from 90/35

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 8 2/6

90/35 - 50/6 is -121/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 6 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    90/35 = 90 × 6/35 × 6 = 540/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/210 - 1750/210 = 540 - 1750/210 = -1210/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -121/21

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