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Subtract 70/50 from 1/14

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 1 20/50

1/14 - 70/50 is -93/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    25/350 - 490/350 = 25 - 490/350 = -465/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -93/70

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