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Subtract 14/10 from 50/18

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 1 4/10

50/18 - 14/10 is 62/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    50/18 = 50 × 5/18 × 5 = 250/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    14/10 = 14 × 9/10 × 9 = 126/90
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    250/90 - 126/90 = 250 - 126/90 = 124/90
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/45
  6. In mixed form: 117/45

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