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Subtract 14/48 from 50/35

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 14/48

50/35 - 14/48 is 191/168.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    50/35 = 50 × 48/35 × 48 = 2400/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2400/1680 - 490/1680 = 2400 - 490/1680 = 1910/1680
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/168
  6. In mixed form: 123/168

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