Subtract 50/84 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 50/84
15/8 - 50/84 is 215/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
15/8 = 15 × 21/8 × 21 = 315/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/168 - 100/168 = 315 - 100/168 = 215/168 - In mixed form: 147/168
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