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Subtract 50/7 from 14/24

1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 7 1/7

14/24 - 50/7 is -551/84.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    14/24 = 14 × 7/24 × 7 = 98/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    50/7 = 50 × 24/7 × 24 = 1200/168
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    98/168 - 1200/168 = 98 - 1200/168 = -1102/168
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -551/84

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