Subtract 42/18 from 50/70
1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 2 6/18
50/70 - 42/18 is -34/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 18 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
50/70 = 50 × 9/70 × 9 = 450/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
42/18 = 42 × 35/18 × 35 = 1470/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/630 - 1470/630 = 450 - 1470/630 = -1020/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/21
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