Subtract 70/35 from 90/50
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 2 0/35
90/50 - 70/35 is -1/5.
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,
90/50 = 90 × 7/50 × 7 = 630/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
70/35 = 70 × 10/35 × 10 = 700/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/350 - 700/350 = 630 - 700/350 = -70/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/5
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