Subtract 14/70 from 63/50
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 14/70
63/50 - 14/70 is 53/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
14/70 = 14 × 5/70 × 5 = 70/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/350 - 70/350 = 441 - 70/350 = 371/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/50
- In mixed form: 13/50
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