Subtract 50/35 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1 15/35
70/18 - 50/35 is 155/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
70/18 = 70 × 35/18 × 35 = 2450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/630 - 900/630 = 2450 - 900/630 = 1550/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 155/63
- In mixed form: 229/63
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