Answers

Subtract 63/84 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 63/84

50/14 - 63/84 is 79/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   50/14 = 50 × 6/14 × 6 = 300/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   300/84 - 63/84 = 300 - 63/84 = 237/84
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/28
6. In mixed form: 223/28

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