Subtract 50/45 from 40/70
1st number: 40/70, 2nd number: 1 5/45
40/70 - 50/45 is -34/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
40/70 = 40 × 9/70 × 9 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/630 - 700/630 = 360 - 700/630 = -340/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/63
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