Subtract 30/50 from 84/6, Solve 14 0/6

Subtract 30/50 from 84/6

1^st number: 14 0/6, 2^nd number: 30/50

84/6 - 30/50 is 67/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
2100/150 - 90/150 = 2100 - 90/150 = 2010/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/5
In mixed form: 132/5

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