Answers

Subtract 84/96 from 50/14

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 84/96

50/14 - 84/96 is 151/56.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 48 = 672,
   50/14 = 50 × 48/14 × 48 = 2400/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2400/672 - 588/672 = 2400 - 588/672 = 1812/672
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/56
6. In mixed form: 239/56

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