Subtract 2/70 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 2/70
50/35 - 2/70 is 7/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
50/35 = 50 × 2/35 × 2 = 100/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/70 - 2/70 = 100 - 2/70 = 98/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/5
- In mixed form: 12/5
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