Subtract 72/35 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 2 2/35
50/14 - 72/35 is 53/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
72/35 = 72 × 2/35 × 2 = 144/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/70 - 144/70 = 250 - 144/70 = 106/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/35
- In mixed form: 118/35
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