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Subtract 60/50 from 24/14

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 1 10/50

24/14 - 60/50 is 18/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    24/14 = 24 × 25/14 × 25 = 600/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/350 - 420/350 = 600 - 420/350 = 180/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/35

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