Subtract 8/35 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 8/35
70/50 - 8/35 is 41/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 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 35 × 10 = 350,
8/35 = 8 × 10/35 × 10 = 80/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/350 - 80/350 = 490 - 80/350 = 410/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/35
- In mixed form: 16/35
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