Subtract 14/3 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 4 2/3
50/8 - 14/3 is 19/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
50/8 = 50 × 3/8 × 3 = 150/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
14/3 = 14 × 8/3 × 8 = 112/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/24 - 112/24 = 150 - 112/24 = 38/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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