Subtract 70/50 from 14/16
1st number: 14/16, 2nd number: 1 20/50
14/16 - 70/50 is -21/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
70/50 = 70 × 8/50 × 8 = 560/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/400 - 560/400 = 350 - 560/400 = -210/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -21/40
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