Subtract 6/70 from 50/90
50/90 - 6/70 is 148/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/630 - 54/630 = 350 - 54/630 = 296/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/315
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