Subtract 14/50 from 45/35
1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 14/50
45/35 - 14/50 is 176/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
45/35 = 45 × 10/35 × 10 = 450/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/350 - 98/350 = 450 - 98/350 = 352/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 176/175
- In mixed form: 11/175
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