Subtract 70/50 from 14/54
1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 1 20/50
14/54 - 70/50 is -154/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
14/54 = 14 × 25/54 × 25 = 350/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/1350 - 1890/1350 = 350 - 1890/1350 = -1540/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -154/135
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