Subtract 7/50 from 14/18
14/18 - 7/50 is 287/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/450 - 63/450 = 350 - 63/450 = 287/450
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