Subtract 80/70 from 30/50
1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 1 10/70
30/50 - 80/70 is -19/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
80/70 = 80 × 5/70 × 5 = 400/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/350 - 400/350 = 210 - 400/350 = -190/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/35
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