Subtract 50/28 from 45/70
1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 1 22/28
45/70 - 50/28 is -8/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/140 - 250/140 = 90 - 250/140 = -160/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/7
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