Subtract 21/50 from 14/35
14/35 - 21/50 is -1/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
14/35 = 14 × 10/35 × 10 = 140/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
21/50 = 21 × 7/50 × 7 = 147/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/350 - 147/350 = 140 - 147/350 = -7/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/50
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