Subtract 80/70 from 50/72
1st number: 50/72, 2nd number: 1 10/70
50/72 - 80/70 is -113/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
50/72 = 50 × 35/72 × 35 = 1750/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
80/70 = 80 × 36/70 × 36 = 2880/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/2520 - 2880/2520 = 1750 - 2880/2520 = -1130/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/252
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