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Subtract 50/25 from 48/14

1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 2 0/25

48/14 - 50/25 is 10/7.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    48/14 = 48 × 25/14 × 25 = 1200/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1200/350 - 700/350 = 1200 - 700/350 = 500/350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/7
  6. In mixed form: 13/7

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