Subtract 7/12 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 7/12
5014 - 712 is 25184.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5014 = 50 × 614 × 6 = 30084 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
712 = 7 × 712 × 7 = 4984 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30084 - 4984 = 300 - 4984 = 25184 - In mixed form: 28384
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