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Subtract 70/50 from 4/15

1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 1 20/50

4/15 - 70/50 is -17/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    4/15 = 4 × 10/15 × 10 = 40/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    40/150 - 210/150 = 40 - 210/150 = -170/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15

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