Subtract 50/75 from 1/8
1/8 - 50/75 is -13/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
1/8 = 1 × 75/8 × 75 = 75/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/600 - 400/600 = 75 - 400/600 = -325/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/24
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