Answers

Subtract 75/30 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 15/30

50/14 - 75/30 is 15/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
   50/14 = 50 × 15/14 × 15 = 750/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   75/30 = 75 × 7/30 × 7 = 525/210
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   750/210 - 525/210 = 750 - 525/210 = 225/210
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/14
6. In mixed form: 11/14

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