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Subtract 90/50 from 14/6

1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 1 40/50

14/6 - 90/50 is 8/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    14/6 = 14 × 25/6 × 25 = 350/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    90/50 = 90 × 3/50 × 3 = 270/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/150 - 270/150 = 350 - 270/150 = 80/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/15

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