Subtract 14/25 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 14/25
50/14 - 14/25 is 527/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
50/14 = 50 × 25/14 × 25 = 1250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
14/25 = 14 × 14/25 × 14 = 196/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/350 - 196/350 = 1250 - 196/350 = 1054/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 527/175
- In mixed form: 32/175
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