Subtract 8/50 from 84/14
1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 8/50
84/14 - 8/50 is 146/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
84/14 = 84 × 25/14 × 25 = 2100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/350 - 56/350 = 2100 - 56/350 = 2044/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 146/25
- In mixed form: 521/25
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