Subtract 2/9 from 50/14, Solve 3 8/14

Subtract 2/9 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2/9

50/14 - 2/9 is 211/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
50/14 = 50 × 9/14 × 9 = 450/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
2/9 = 2 × 14/9 × 14 = 28/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/126 - 28/126 = 450 - 28/126 = 422/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/63
In mixed form: 322/63

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