Subtract 15/50 from 14/3, Solve 4 2/3

Subtract 15/50 from 14/3

1^st number: 4 2/3, 2^nd number: 15/50

14/3 - 15/50 is 131/30.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
14/3 = 14 × 50/3 × 50 = 700/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
700/150 - 45/150 = 700 - 45/150 = 655/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/30
In mixed form: 411/30

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