Subtract 10/14 from 50/6, Solve 8 2/6

Subtract 10/14 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 10/14

50/6 - 10/14 is 160/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
50/6 = 50 × 7/6 × 7 = 350/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
10/14 = 10 × 3/14 × 3 = 30/42
Subtract the two like fractions:
350/42 - 30/42 = 350 - 30/42 = 320/42
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/21
In mixed form: 713/21

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