Subtract 2/14 from 8/50
8/50 - 2/14 is 3/175.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/350 - 50/350 = 56 - 50/350 = 6/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/175
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