Subtract 7/50 from 14/20
14/20 - 7/50 is 14/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
14/20 = 14 × 5/20 × 5 = 70/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
7/50 = 7 × 2/50 × 2 = 14/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/100 - 14/100 = 70 - 14/100 = 56/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/25
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