Subtract 40/50 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 40/50
30/8 - 40/50 is 59/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
40/50 = 40 × 4/50 × 4 = 160/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/200 - 160/200 = 750 - 160/200 = 590/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/20
- In mixed form: 219/20
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