Subtract 35/40 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 35/40
70/50 - 35/40 is 21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
70/50 = 70 × 4/50 × 4 = 280/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
35/40 = 35 × 5/40 × 5 = 175/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/200 - 175/200 = 280 - 175/200 = 105/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/40
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