Subtract 42/50 from 28/8
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 42/50
28/8 - 42/50 is 133/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
28/8 = 28 × 25/8 × 25 = 700/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/200 - 168/200 = 700 - 168/200 = 532/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/50
- In mixed form: 233/50
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