Subtract 9/14 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 9/14
50/3 - 9/14 is 673/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
9/14 = 9 × 3/14 × 3 = 27/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/42 - 27/42 = 700 - 27/42 = 673/42 - In mixed form: 161/42
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