Subtract 63/50 from 32/70
1st number: 32/70, 2nd number: 1 13/50
32/70 - 63/50 is -281/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
32/70 = 32 × 5/70 × 5 = 160/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/350 - 441/350 = 160 - 441/350 = -281/350
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