Subtract 84/70 from 18/50
1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 1 14/70
18/50 - 84/70 is -21/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
84/70 = 84 × 5/70 × 5 = 420/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/350 - 420/350 = 126 - 420/350 = -294/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/25
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