Subtract 10/50 from 30/14, Solve 2 2/14

Subtract 10/50 from 30/14

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

30/14 - 10/50 is 68/35.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
30/14 = 30 × 25/14 × 25 = 750/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/350 - 70/350 = 750 - 70/350 = 680/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/35
In mixed form: 133/35

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