Subtract 45/50 from 48/70
48/70 - 45/50 is -3/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
48/70 = 48 × 5/70 × 5 = 240/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/350 - 315/350 = 240 - 315/350 = -75/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/14
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