Subtract 70/50 from 30/40
1st number: 30/40, 2nd number: 1 20/50
30/40 - 70/50 is -13/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
30/40 = 30 × 5/40 × 5 = 150/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
70/50 = 70 × 4/50 × 4 = 280/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/200 - 280/200 = 150 - 280/200 = -130/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/20
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