Subtract 1/50 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1/50
24/14 - 1/50 is 593/350.
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,
24/14 = 24 × 25/14 × 25 = 600/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/350 - 7/350 = 600 - 7/350 = 593/350 - In mixed form: 1243/350
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