Subtract 9/50 from 6/14
614 - 950 is 87350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
614 = 6 × 2514 × 25 = 150350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
950 = 9 × 750 × 7 = 63350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150350 - 63350 = 150 - 63350 = 87350
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