Subtract 50/14 from 9/10
1st number: 9/10, 2nd number: 3 8/14
910 - 5014 is -18770.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
910 = 9 × 710 × 7 = 6370 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
5014 = 50 × 514 × 5 = 25070 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6370 - 25070 = 63 - 25070 = -18770
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