Subtract 36/7 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 5 1/7
70/50 - 36/7 is -131/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
36/7 = 36 × 50/7 × 50 = 1800/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/350 - 1800/350 = 490 - 1800/350 = -1310/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -131/35
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