Subtract 30/70 from 8/50
8/50 - 30/70 is -47/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/350 - 150/350 = 56 - 150/350 = -94/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/175
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