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Subtract 10/50 from 14/3

1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 10/50

14/3 - 10/50 is 67/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    14/3 = 14 × 50/3 × 50 = 700/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    700/150 - 30/150 = 700 - 30/150 = 670/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/15
  6. In mixed form: 47/15

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