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Subtract 20/16 from 50/14

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1 4/16

50/14 - 20/16 is 65/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    50/14 = 50 × 8/14 × 8 = 400/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    400/112 - 140/112 = 400 - 140/112 = 260/112
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/28
  6. In mixed form: 29/28

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