Subtract 50/81 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 50/81
14/8 - 50/81 is 367/324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
14/8 = 14 × 81/8 × 81 = 1134/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
50/81 = 50 × 8/81 × 8 = 400/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/648 - 400/648 = 1134 - 400/648 = 734/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/324
- In mixed form: 143/324
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