Subtract 50/15 from 40/8, Solve 5 0/8

Subtract 50/15 from 40/8

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

40/8 - 50/15 is 5/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
Subtract the two like fractions:
600/120 - 400/120 = 600 - 400/120 = 200/120
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3

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