Subtract 50/70 from 5/25
5/25 - 50/70 is -18/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
5/25 = 5 × 14/25 × 14 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/350 - 250/350 = 70 - 250/350 = -180/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/35
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