Subtract 50/6 from 18/70
1st number: 18/70, 2nd number: 8 2/6
18/70 - 50/6 is -848/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/210 - 1750/210 = 54 - 1750/210 = -1696/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -848/105
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