Subtract 14/28 from 5/50
5/50 - 14/28 is -2/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
14/28 = 14 × 25/28 × 25 = 350/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/700 - 350/700 = 70 - 350/700 = -280/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/5
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