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Subtract 14/50 from 42/3

1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 14/50

42/3 - 14/50 is 343/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    42/3 = 42 × 50/3 × 50 = 2100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/150 - 42/150 = 2100 - 42/150 = 2058/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 343/25
  6. In mixed form: 1318/25

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