Subtract 70/7 from 50/45
1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 10 0/7
50/45 - 70/7 is -80/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
70/7 = 70 × 45/7 × 45 = 3150/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/315 - 3150/315 = 350 - 3150/315 = -2800/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -80/9
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