Subtract 50/30 from 5/14
1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 1 20/30
5/14 - 50/30 is -55/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/210 - 350/210 = 75 - 350/210 = -275/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/42
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