Subtract 50/25 from 24/70
1st number: 24/70, 2nd number: 2 0/25
24/70 - 50/25 is -58/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
24/70 = 24 × 5/70 × 5 = 120/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/350 - 700/350 = 120 - 700/350 = -580/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/35
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