Subtract 40/50 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 40/50
14/7 - 40/50 is 6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
14/7 = 14 × 50/7 × 50 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/350 - 280/350 = 700 - 280/350 = 420/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
- In mixed form: 11/5
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