Subtract 12/14 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 12/14
50/25 - 12/14 is 8/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/350 - 300/350 = 700 - 300/350 = 400/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/7
- In mixed form: 11/7
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