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Subtract 5/14 from 50/8

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 5/14

50/8 - 5/14 is 165/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    50/8 = 50 × 7/8 × 7 = 350/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    5/14 = 5 × 4/14 × 4 = 20/56
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/56 - 20/56 = 350 - 20/56 = 330/56
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 165/28
  6. In mixed form: 525/28

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