Subtract 40/50 from 7/14
7/14 - 40/50 is -3/10.
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,
7/14 = 7 × 25/14 × 25 = 175/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/350 - 280/350 = 175 - 280/350 = -105/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/10
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