Subtract 81/50 from 40/14
1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 1 31/50
40/14 - 81/50 is 433/350.
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,
81/50 = 81 × 7/50 × 7 = 567/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/350 - 567/350 = 1000 - 567/350 = 433/350 - In mixed form: 183/350
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