Subtract 50/12 from 15/14
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 4 2/12
15/14 - 50/12 is -65/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
15/14 = 15 × 6/14 × 6 = 90/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/84 - 350/84 = 90 - 350/84 = -260/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/21
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