Subtract 70/14 from 50/72
1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 5 0/14
50/72 - 70/14 is -155/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
70/14 = 70 × 36/14 × 36 = 2520/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/504 - 2520/504 = 350 - 2520/504 = -2170/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/36
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