Subtract 40/50 from 36/14
1st number: 2 8/14, 2nd number: 40/50
36/14 - 40/50 is 62/35.
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,
36/14 = 36 × 25/14 × 25 = 900/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/350 - 280/350 = 900 - 280/350 = 620/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/35
- In mixed form: 127/35
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