Answers

Subtract 45/60 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 45/60

50/14 - 45/60 is 79/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
   50/14 = 50 × 30/14 × 30 = 1500/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1500/420 - 315/420 = 1500 - 315/420 = 1185/420
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/28
6. In mixed form: 223/28

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