Subtract 50/9 from 45/70
1st number: 45/70, 2nd number: 5 5/9
45/70 - 50/9 is -619/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
45/70 = 45 × 9/70 × 9 = 405/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
50/9 = 50 × 70/9 × 70 = 3500/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/630 - 3500/630 = 405 - 3500/630 = -3095/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -619/126
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