Subtract 40/50 from 14/21
14/21 - 40/50 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
14/21 = 14 × 50/21 × 50 = 700/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
40/50 = 40 × 21/50 × 21 = 840/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/1050 - 840/1050 = 700 - 840/1050 = -140/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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