Subtract 70/14 from 9/50
1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 5 0/14
9/50 - 70/14 is -241/50.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
70/14 = 70 × 25/14 × 25 = 1750/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63/350 - 1750/350 = 63 - 1750/350 = -1687/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -241/50
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