Subtract 50/10 from 45/14
1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 5 0/10
45/14 - 50/10 is -25/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
45/14 = 45 × 5/14 × 5 = 225/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
50/10 = 50 × 7/10 × 7 = 350/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/70 - 350/70 = 225 - 350/70 = -125/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/14
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