Subtract 50/8 from 35/15
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 6 2/8
35/15 - 50/8 is -47/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
35/15 = 35 × 8/15 × 8 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/120 - 750/120 = 280 - 750/120 = -470/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/12
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