Subtract 70/50 from 7/40
1st number: 7/40, 2nd number: 1 20/50
7/40 - 70/50 is -49/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
7/40 = 7 × 5/40 × 5 = 35/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
70/50 = 70 × 4/50 × 4 = 280/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/200 - 280/200 = 35 - 280/200 = -245/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/40
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