Subtract 27/14 from 35/50
1st number: 35/50, 2nd number: 1 13/14
35/50 - 27/14 is -43/35.
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,
35/50 = 35 × 7/50 × 7 = 245/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
27/14 = 27 × 25/14 × 25 = 675/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/350 - 675/350 = 245 - 675/350 = -430/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -43/35
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