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Subtract 2/14 from 7/50

7/50 - 2/14 is -1/350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    49/350 - 50/350 = 49 - 50/350 = -1/350

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