Subtract 70/36 from 10/50
1st number: 10/50, 2nd number: 1 34/36
10/50 - 70/36 is -157/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
10/50 = 10 × 18/50 × 18 = 180/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
70/36 = 70 × 25/36 × 25 = 1750/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/900 - 1750/900 = 180 - 1750/900 = -1570/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157/90
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