Subtract 75/50 from 36/70
1st number: 36/70, 2nd number: 1 25/50
36/70 - 75/50 is -69/70.
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,
36/70 = 36 × 5/70 × 5 = 180/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
75/50 = 75 × 7/50 × 7 = 525/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/350 - 525/350 = 180 - 525/350 = -345/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -69/70
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