Subtract 50/70 from 35/50
35/50 - 50/70 is -1/70.
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,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/350 - 250/350 = 245 - 250/350 = -5/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/70
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