Subtract 3/50 from 70/45
1st number: 1 25/45, 2nd number: 3/50
70/45 - 3/50 is 673/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
70/45 = 70 × 10/45 × 10 = 700/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/450 - 27/450 = 700 - 27/450 = 673/450 - In mixed form: 1223/450
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