Subtract 7/15 from 50/70
50/70 - 7/15 is 26/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
7/15 = 7 × 14/15 × 14 = 98/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/210 - 98/210 = 150 - 98/210 = 52/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/105
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