Subtract 50/60 from 35/8
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 50/60
35/8 - 50/60 is 85/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
35/8 = 35 × 15/8 × 15 = 525/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/120 - 100/120 = 525 - 100/120 = 425/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/24
- In mixed form: 313/24
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