Subtract 35/50 from 14/6, Solve 2 2/6

Subtract 35/50 from 14/6

1^st number: 2 2/6, 2^nd number: 35/50

14/6 - 35/50 is 49/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/150 - 105/150 = 350 - 105/150 = 245/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30

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