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Subtract 14/16 from 50/25

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 14/16

50/25 - 14/16 is 9/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
    50/25 = 50 × 16/25 × 16 = 800/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    14/16 = 14 × 25/16 × 25 = 350/400
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    800/400 - 350/400 = 800 - 350/400 = 450/400
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/8
  6. In mixed form: 11/8

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