Subtract 50/35 from 45/50
1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 1 15/35
45/50 - 50/35 is -37/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
50/35 = 50 × 10/35 × 10 = 500/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/350 - 500/350 = 315 - 500/350 = -185/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/70
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