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Subtract 50/96 from 14/3

1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 50/96

14/3 - 50/96 is 199/48.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
    14/3 = 14 × 32/3 × 32 = 448/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    448/96 - 50/96 = 448 - 50/96 = 398/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 199/48
  6. In mixed form: 47/48

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