Subtract 14/4 from 5/50
1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 3 2/4
5/50 - 14/4 is -17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
5/50 = 5 × 2/50 × 2 = 10/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
14/4 = 14 × 25/4 × 25 = 350/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/100 - 350/100 = 10 - 350/100 = -340/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/5
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