Subtract 50/9 from 54/70
1st number: 54/70, 2nd number: 5 5/9
54/70 - 50/9 is -1507/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
54/70 = 54 × 9/70 × 9 = 486/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
50/9 = 50 × 70/9 × 70 = 3500/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/630 - 3500/630 = 486 - 3500/630 = -3014/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1507/315
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