Subtract 49/50 from 1/70
1/70 - 49/50 is -169/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
1/70 = 1 × 5/70 × 5 = 5/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
49/50 = 49 × 7/50 × 7 = 343/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/350 - 343/350 = 5 - 343/350 = -338/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/175
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