Subtract 60/50 from 50/70
1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 1 10/50
50/70 - 60/50 is -17/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/350 - 420/350 = 250 - 420/350 = -170/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/35
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