Subtract 10/14 from 49/50
49/50 - 10/14 is 93/350.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 7/50 × 7 = 343/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
10/14 = 10 × 25/14 × 25 = 250/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/350 - 250/350 = 343 - 250/350 = 93/350
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