Subtract 8/14 from 50/9, Solve 5 5/9

Subtract 8/14 from 50/9

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 8/14

50/9 - 8/14 is 314/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
50/9 = 50 × 14/9 × 14 = 700/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
8/14 = 8 × 9/14 × 9 = 72/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
700/126 - 72/126 = 700 - 72/126 = 628/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 314/63
In mixed form: 462/63

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