Subtract 14/49 from 50/70
50/70 - 14/49 is 3/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 49 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
50/70 = 50 × 7/70 × 7 = 350/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
14/49 = 14 × 10/49 × 10 = 140/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/490 - 140/490 = 350 - 140/490 = 210/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/7
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