Subtract 15/9 from 14/50, Solve 14/50

Subtract 15/9 from 14/50

1^st number: 14/50, 2^nd number: 1 6/9

14/50 - 15/9 is -104/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
15/9 = 15 × 50/9 × 50 = 750/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
126/450 - 750/450 = 126 - 750/450 = -624/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -104/75

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