Subtract 50/70 from 75/36
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 50/70
75/36 - 50/70 is 115/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
75/36 = 75 × 35/36 × 35 = 2625/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
50/70 = 50 × 18/70 × 18 = 900/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2625/1260 - 900/1260 = 2625 - 900/1260 = 1725/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115/84
- In mixed form: 131/84
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