Subtract 3/12 from 50/14, Solve 3 8/14

Subtract 3/12 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 3/12

50/14 - 3/12 is 93/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
50/14 = 50 × 6/14 × 6 = 300/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
3/12 = 3 × 7/12 × 7 = 21/84
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/84 - 21/84 = 300 - 21/84 = 279/84
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/28
In mixed form: 39/28

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