Subtract 24/50 from 14/70
14/70 - 24/50 is -7/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/350 - 168/350 = 70 - 168/350 = -98/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/25
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