Subtract 40/50 from 27/14
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 40/50
27/14 - 40/50 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,
27/14 = 27 × 25/14 × 25 = 675/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/350 - 280/350 = 675 - 280/350 = 395/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/70
- In mixed form: 19/70
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