Subtract 15/70 from 5/50
5/50 - 15/70 is -4/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
15/70 = 15 × 5/70 × 5 = 75/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/350 - 75/350 = 35 - 75/350 = -40/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/35
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