Subtract 40/14 from 6/50
1st number: 6/50, 2nd number: 2 12/14
6/50 - 40/14 is -479/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/350 - 1000/350 = 42 - 1000/350 = -958/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/175
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