Subtract 63/28 from 50/70
1st number: 50/70, 2nd number: 2 7/28
50/70 - 63/28 is -43/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
50/70 = 50 × 2/70 × 2 = 100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
63/28 = 63 × 5/28 × 5 = 315/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/140 - 315/140 = 100 - 315/140 = -215/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/28
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