Subtract 72/6 from 14/50
1st number: 14/50, 2nd number: 12 0/6
14/50 - 72/6 is -293/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
72/6 = 72 × 25/6 × 25 = 1800/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/150 - 1800/150 = 42 - 1800/150 = -1758/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -293/25
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