Subtract 45/16 from 50/70
1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 2 13/16
50/70 - 45/16 is -235/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
50/70 = 50 × 8/70 × 8 = 400/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
45/16 = 45 × 35/16 × 35 = 1575/560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/560 - 1575/560 = 400 - 1575/560 = -1175/560 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/112
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