Subtract 14/50 from 20/4
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 14/50
20/4 - 14/50 is 118/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
20/4 = 20 × 25/4 × 25 = 500/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
14/50 = 14 × 2/50 × 2 = 28/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/100 - 28/100 = 500 - 28/100 = 472/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/25
- In mixed form: 418/25
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