Subtract 25/50 from 5/14
5/14 - 25/50 is -1/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/350 - 175/350 = 125 - 175/350 = -50/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/7
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