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Subtract 14/50 from 84/28

1st number: 3 0/28, 2nd number: 14/50

84/28 - 14/50 is 68/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 50 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    84/28 = 84 × 25/28 × 25 = 2100/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    14/50 = 14 × 14/50 × 14 = 196/700
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2100/700 - 196/700 = 2100 - 196/700 = 1904/700
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/25
  6. In mixed form: 218/25

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