Subtract 50/70 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 50/70
15/4 - 50/70 is 85/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
15/4 = 15 × 35/4 × 35 = 525/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
50/70 = 50 × 2/70 × 2 = 100/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/140 - 100/140 = 525 - 100/140 = 425/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/28
- In mixed form: 31/28
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