Subtract 5/14 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 5/14
50/15 - 5/14 is 125/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
5/14 = 5 × 15/14 × 15 = 75/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/210 - 75/210 = 700 - 75/210 = 625/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/42
- In mixed form: 241/42
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