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Subtract 84/70 from 3/50

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 14/70

3/50 - 84/70 is -57/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
    84/70 = 84 × 5/70 × 5 = 420/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    21/350 - 420/350 = 21 - 420/350 = -399/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/50

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