Subtract 45/50 from 54/70
54/70 - 45/50 is -9/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
54/70 = 54 × 5/70 × 5 = 270/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/350 - 315/350 = 270 - 315/350 = -45/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/70
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