Subtract 1/14 from 3/50
3/50 - 1/14 is -2/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/350 - 25/350 = 21 - 25/350 = -4/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/175
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