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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

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

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