Subtract 18/14 from 2/50
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 1 4/14
2/50 - 18/14 is -218/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/350 - 450/350 = 14 - 450/350 = -436/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/175
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