Subtract 14/50 from 10/4
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 14/50
10/4 - 14/50 is 111/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
10/4 = 10 × 25/4 × 25 = 250/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
14/50 = 14 × 2/50 × 2 = 28/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/100 - 28/100 = 250 - 28/100 = 222/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 111/50
- In mixed form: 211/50
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