Subtract 14/96 from 50/7, Solve 7 1/7

Subtract 14/96 from 50/7

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 14/96

50/7 - 14/96 is 2351/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 96 is 672

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
50/7 = 50 × 96/7 × 96 = 4800/672
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
14/96 = 14 × 7/96 × 7 = 98/672
Subtract the two like fractions:
4800/672 - 98/672 = 4800 - 98/672 = 4702/672
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2351/336
In mixed form: 6335/336

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