Subtract 14/25 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 14/25
50/3 - 14/25 is 1208/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
50/3 = 50 × 25/3 × 25 = 1250/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
14/25 = 14 × 3/25 × 3 = 42/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/75 - 42/75 = 1250 - 42/75 = 1208/75 - In mixed form: 168/75
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