Subtract 50/75 from 42/8
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 50/75
42/8 - 50/75 is 55/12.
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,
42/8 = 42 × 75/8 × 75 = 3150/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/600 - 400/600 = 3150 - 400/600 = 2750/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/12
- In mixed form: 47/12
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