Subtract 15/14 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1 1/14
50/6 - 15/14 is 305/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
15/14 = 15 × 3/14 × 3 = 45/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/42 - 45/42 = 350 - 45/42 = 305/42 - In mixed form: 711/42
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