Subtract 18/50 from 80/14
1st number: 5 10/14, 2nd number: 18/50
80/14 - 18/50 is 937/175.
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,
80/14 = 80 × 25/14 × 25 = 2000/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/350 - 126/350 = 2000 - 126/350 = 1874/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 937/175
- In mixed form: 562/175
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