Subtract 12/14 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 12/14
70/50 - 12/14 is 19/35.
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,
70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
12/14 = 12 × 25/14 × 25 = 300/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/350 - 300/350 = 490 - 300/350 = 190/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/35
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