Subtract 50/75 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 50/75
30/8 - 50/75 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
30/8 = 30 × 75/8 × 75 = 2250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/600 - 400/600 = 2250 - 400/600 = 1850/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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