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Subtract 60/50 from 14/18

1st number: 14/18, 2nd number: 1 10/50

14/18 - 60/50 is -19/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/450 - 540/450 = 350 - 540/450 = -190/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/45

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