Subtract 6/14 from 18/50
18/50 - 6/14 is -12/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
6/14 = 6 × 25/14 × 25 = 150/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/350 - 150/350 = 126 - 150/350 = -24/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/175
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