Subtract 5/14 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 5/14
50/10 - 5/14 is 65/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
50/10 = 50 × 7/10 × 7 = 350/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
5/14 = 5 × 5/14 × 5 = 25/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/70 - 25/70 = 350 - 25/70 = 325/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/14
- In mixed form: 49/14
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