Subtract 3/70 from 4/50
4/50 - 3/70 is 13/350.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
3/70 = 3 × 5/70 × 5 = 15/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/350 - 15/350 = 28 - 15/350 = 13/350
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