Subtract 15/50 from 20/14
1st number: 1 6/14, 2nd number: 15/50
20/14 - 15/50 is 79/70.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/350 - 105/350 = 500 - 105/350 = 395/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/70
- In mixed form: 19/70
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