Subtract 35/20 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1 15/20
50/8 - 35/20 is 9/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
50/8 = 50 × 5/8 × 5 = 250/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
35/20 = 35 × 2/20 × 2 = 70/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/40 - 70/40 = 250 - 70/40 = 180/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/2
- In mixed form: 41/2
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