Subtract 50/25 from 27/14
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 2 0/25
27/14 - 50/25 is -1/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 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 25 × 14 = 350,
50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/350 - 700/350 = 675 - 700/350 = -25/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/14
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