Subtract 35/54 from 50/70
50/70 - 35/54 is 25/378.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
50/70 = 50 × 27/70 × 27 = 1350/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
35/54 = 35 × 35/54 × 35 = 1225/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/1890 - 1225/1890 = 1350 - 1225/1890 = 125/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/378
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