Subtract 32/50 from 10/14
10/14 - 32/50 is 13/175.
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,
10/14 = 10 × 25/14 × 25 = 250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/350 - 224/350 = 250 - 224/350 = 26/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/175
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