Subtract 60/30 from 14/50
1st number: 14/50, 2nd number: 2 0/30
14/50 - 60/30 is -43/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
60/30 = 60 × 5/30 × 5 = 300/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/150 - 300/150 = 42 - 300/150 = -258/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/25
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