Subtract 50/90 from 70/4
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 50/90
70/4 - 50/90 is 305/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/180 - 100/180 = 3150 - 100/180 = 3050/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 305/18
- In mixed form: 1617/18
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