Subtract 25/14 from 50/9
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 1 11/14
50/9 - 25/14 is 475/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
50/9 = 50 × 14/9 × 14 = 700/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
25/14 = 25 × 9/14 × 9 = 225/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/126 - 225/126 = 700 - 225/126 = 475/126 - In mixed form: 397/126
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