Subtract 6/14 from 70/50
1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 6/14
70/50 - 6/14 is 34/35.
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,
6/14 = 6 × 25/14 × 25 = 150/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/350 - 150/350 = 490 - 150/350 = 340/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/35
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