Subtract 8/14 from 50/3, Solve 16 2/3

Subtract 8/14 from 50/3

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 8/14

50/3 - 8/14 is 338/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
50/3 = 50 × 14/3 × 14 = 700/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
700/42 - 24/42 = 700 - 24/42 = 676/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 338/21
In mixed form: 162/21

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