Subtract 14/50 from 49/70
49/70 - 14/50 is 21/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
49/70 = 49 × 5/70 × 5 = 245/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/350 - 98/350 = 245 - 98/350 = 147/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/50
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