Subtract 42/50 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 42/50
1514 - 4250 is 81350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
1514 = 15 × 2514 × 25 = 375350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
4250 = 42 × 750 × 7 = 294350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375350 - 294350 = 375 - 294350 = 81350
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