Subtract 14/50 from 14/4
1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 14/50
14/4 - 14/50 is 161/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
14/4 = 14 × 25/4 × 25 = 350/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
14/50 = 14 × 2/50 × 2 = 28/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/100 - 28/100 = 350 - 28/100 = 322/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 161/50
- In mixed form: 311/50
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