Subtract 50/80 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 50/80
27/6 - 50/80 is 31/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
27/6 = 27 × 40/6 × 40 = 1080/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/240 - 150/240 = 1080 - 150/240 = 930/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/8
- In mixed form: 37/8
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