Subtract 14/28 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 14/28
50/6 - 14/28 is 47/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
50/6 = 50 × 14/6 × 14 = 700/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/84 - 42/84 = 700 - 42/84 = 658/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/6
- In mixed form: 75/6
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