Subtract 63/14 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 4 7/14
50/25 - 63/14 is -5/2.
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,
63/14 = 63 × 25/14 × 25 = 1575/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/350 - 1575/350 = 700 - 1575/350 = -875/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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