Subtract 70/18 from 50/80
1st number: 50/80, 2nd number: 3 16/18
50/80 - 70/18 is -235/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 18 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
70/18 = 70 × 40/18 × 40 = 2800/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/720 - 2800/720 = 450 - 2800/720 = -2350/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/72
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