Answers

Subtract 50/75 from 14/8

1^st number: 1 6/8, 2^nd number: 50/75

14/8 - 50/75 is 13/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
   14/8 = 14 × 75/8 × 75 = 1050/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1050/600 - 400/600 = 1050 - 400/600 = 650/600
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/12
6. In mixed form: 11/12

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