Subtract 50/8 from 25/3
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 6 2/8
25/3 - 50/8 is 25/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
25/3 = 25 × 8/3 × 8 = 200/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
50/8 = 50 × 3/8 × 3 = 150/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/24 - 150/24 = 200 - 150/24 = 50/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/12
- In mixed form: 21/12
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