Subtract 60/14 from 45/50
1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 4 4/14
45/50 - 60/14 is -237/70.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
60/14 = 60 × 25/14 × 25 = 1500/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/350 - 1500/350 = 315 - 1500/350 = -1185/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -237/70
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