Subtract 14/28 from 49/25
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 14/28
49/25 - 14/28 is 73/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
49/25 = 49 × 28/25 × 28 = 1372/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
14/28 = 14 × 25/28 × 25 = 350/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/700 - 350/700 = 1372 - 350/700 = 1022/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/50
- In mixed form: 123/50
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