Subtract 6/14 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 6/14
50/24 - 6/14 is 139/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
6/14 = 6 × 12/14 × 12 = 72/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/168 - 72/168 = 350 - 72/168 = 278/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/84
- In mixed form: 155/84
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