Subtract 50/70 from 14/25
14/25 - 50/70 is -27/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
14/25 = 14 × 14/25 × 14 = 196/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
50/70 = 50 × 5/70 × 5 = 250/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/350 - 250/350 = 196 - 250/350 = -54/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -27/175
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