Subtract 3/50 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 3/50
10/8 - 3/50 is 119/100.
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,
10/8 = 10 × 25/8 × 25 = 250/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/200 - 12/200 = 250 - 12/200 = 238/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/100
- In mixed form: 119/100
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