Subtract 70/18 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 3 16/18
50/20 - 70/18 is -25/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
70/18 = 70 × 10/18 × 10 = 700/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/180 - 700/180 = 450 - 700/180 = -250/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18
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