Subtract 50/35 from 70/4
1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 1 15/35
70/4 - 50/35 is 225/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
70/4 = 70 × 35/4 × 35 = 2450/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
50/35 = 50 × 4/35 × 4 = 200/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/140 - 200/140 = 2450 - 200/140 = 2250/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225/14
- In mixed form: 161/14
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