Subtract 70/50 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 1 20/50
35/18 - 70/50 is 49/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
35/18 = 35 × 25/18 × 25 = 875/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/450 - 630/450 = 875 - 630/450 = 245/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/90
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