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Subtract 60/50 from 14/36

1st number: 14/36, 2nd number: 1 10/50

14/36 - 60/50 is -73/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    14/36 = 14 × 25/36 × 25 = 350/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    60/50 = 60 × 18/50 × 18 = 1080/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/900 - 1080/900 = 350 - 1080/900 = -730/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -73/90

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