Subtract 30/50 from 24/14
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 30/50
24/14 - 30/50 is 39/35.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/350 - 210/350 = 600 - 210/350 = 390/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/35
- In mixed form: 14/35
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