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Subtract 15/30 from 50/14

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 15/30

50/14 - 15/30 is 43/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    50/14 = 50 × 15/14 × 15 = 750/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    15/30 = 15 × 7/30 × 7 = 105/210
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/210 - 105/210 = 750 - 105/210 = 645/210
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/14
  6. In mixed form: 31/14

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