Subtract 70/50 from 14/15
1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 1 20/50
14/15 - 70/50 is -7/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
14/15 = 14 × 10/15 × 10 = 140/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/150 - 210/150 = 140 - 210/150 = -70/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/15
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