Subtract 50/24 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 2 2/24
50/14 - 50/24 is 125/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
50/14 = 50 × 12/14 × 12 = 600/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/168 - 350/168 = 600 - 350/168 = 250/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/84
- In mixed form: 141/84
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