Subtract 8/50 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 8/50
15/4 - 8/50 is 359/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
15/4 = 15 × 25/4 × 25 = 375/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
8/50 = 8 × 2/50 × 2 = 16/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/100 - 16/100 = 375 - 16/100 = 359/100 - In mixed form: 359/100
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