Subtract 50/54 from 14/25
14/25 - 50/54 is -247/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
14/25 = 14 × 54/25 × 54 = 756/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/1350 - 1250/1350 = 756 - 1250/1350 = -494/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -247/675
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