Subtract 15/50 from 8/70
8/70 - 15/50 is -13/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
8/70 = 8 × 5/70 × 5 = 40/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/350 - 105/350 = 40 - 105/350 = -65/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/70
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