Subtract 50/14 from 1/25
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 3 8/14
1/25 - 50/14 is -618/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
1/25 = 1 × 14/25 × 14 = 14/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
50/14 = 50 × 25/14 × 25 = 1250/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/350 - 1250/350 = 14 - 1250/350 = -1236/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -618/175
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