Subtract 54/70 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 54/70
50/18 - 54/70 is 632/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
50/18 = 50 × 35/18 × 35 = 1750/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/630 - 486/630 = 1750 - 486/630 = 1264/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 632/315
- In mixed form: 22/315
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