Subtract 45/9 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 5 0/9
70/50 - 45/9 is -18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
70/50 = 70 × 9/50 × 9 = 630/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
45/9 = 45 × 50/9 × 50 = 2250/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/450 - 2250/450 = 630 - 2250/450 = -1620/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -18/5
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