Subtract 14/8 from 6/50, Solve 6/50

Subtract 14/8 from 6/50

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 6/8

6/50 - 14/8 is -163/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 8 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
6/50 = 6 × 4/50 × 4 = 24/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
14/8 = 14 × 25/8 × 25 = 350/200
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/200 - 350/200 = 24 - 350/200 = -326/200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/100

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