Subtract 50/35 from 10/20
1st number: 10/20, 2nd number: 1 15/35
10/20 - 50/35 is -13/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
10/20 = 10 × 7/20 × 7 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/140 - 200/140 = 70 - 200/140 = -130/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/14
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