Subtract 1/50 from 30/8, Solve 3 6/8

Subtract 1/50 from 30/8

1^st number: 3 6/8, 2^nd number: 1/50

30/8 - 1/50 is 373/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
30/8 = 30 × 25/8 × 25 = 750/200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
1/50 = 1 × 4/50 × 4 = 4/200
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/200 - 4/200 = 750 - 4/200 = 746/200
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/100
In mixed form: 373/100

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