Subtract 50/45 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 1 5/45
70/14 - 50/45 is 35/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
70/14 = 70 × 45/14 × 45 = 3150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/630 - 700/630 = 3150 - 700/630 = 2450/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/9
- In mixed form: 38/9
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