Subtract 16/50 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 16/50
70/14 - 16/50 is 117/25.
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,
70/14 = 70 × 25/14 × 25 = 1750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/350 - 112/350 = 1750 - 112/350 = 1638/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/25
- In mixed form: 417/25
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