Subtract 15/50 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 15/50
40/14 - 15/50 is 179/70.
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,
40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/350 - 105/350 = 1000 - 105/350 = 895/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/70
- In mixed form: 239/70
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