Subtract 70/50 from 32/45
1st number: 32/45, 2nd number: 1 20/50
32/45 - 70/50 is -31/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
32/45 = 32 × 10/45 × 10 = 320/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/450 - 630/450 = 320 - 630/450 = -310/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/45
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