Subtract 15/50 from 49/14
1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 15/50
49/14 - 15/50 is 16/5.
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,
49/14 = 49 × 25/14 × 25 = 1225/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/350 - 105/350 = 1225 - 105/350 = 1120/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/5
- In mixed form: 31/5
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