Subtract 60/50 from 72/14
1st number: 5 2/14, 2nd number: 1 10/50
72/14 - 60/50 is 138/35.
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,
72/14 = 72 × 25/14 × 25 = 1800/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/350 - 420/350 = 1800 - 420/350 = 1380/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 138/35
- In mixed form: 333/35
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