Subtract 18/14 from 30/50
1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 1 4/14
30/50 - 18/14 is -24/35.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/350 - 450/350 = 210 - 450/350 = -240/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/35
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