Subtract 50/70 from 2/8
2/8 - 50/70 is -13/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
2/8 = 2 × 35/8 × 35 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
50/70 = 50 × 4/70 × 4 = 200/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/280 - 200/280 = 70 - 200/280 = -130/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/28
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