Subtract 42/70 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 42/70
50/10 - 42/70 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
50/10 = 50 × 7/10 × 7 = 350/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
42/70 = 42 × 1/70 × 1 = 42/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/70 - 42/70 = 350 - 42/70 = 308/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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