Subtract 50/60 from 1/14
1/14 - 50/60 is -16/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
1/14 = 1 × 30/14 × 30 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/420 - 350/420 = 30 - 350/420 = -320/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/21
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