Subtract 14/50 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 14/50
20/14 - 14/50 is 201/175.
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,
20/14 = 20 × 25/14 × 25 = 500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/350 - 98/350 = 500 - 98/350 = 402/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 201/175
- In mixed form: 126/175
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