Subtract 84/50 from 96/14
1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 1 34/50
96/14 - 84/50 is 906/175.
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,
96/14 = 96 × 25/14 × 25 = 2400/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
84/50 = 84 × 7/50 × 7 = 588/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/350 - 588/350 = 2400 - 588/350 = 1812/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 906/175
- In mixed form: 531/175
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