Subtract 50/7 from 45/70
1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 7 1/7
45/70 - 50/7 is -13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
45/70 = 45 × 1/70 × 1 = 45/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
50/7 = 50 × 10/7 × 10 = 500/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/70 - 500/70 = 45 - 500/70 = -455/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/2
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