Subtract 30/35 from 48/6, Solve 8 0/6

Subtract 30/35 from 48/6

1^st number: 8 0/6, 2^nd number: 30/35

48/6 - 30/35 is 50/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
48/6 = 48 × 35/6 × 35 = 1680/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
30/35 = 30 × 6/35 × 6 = 180/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1680/210 - 180/210 = 1680 - 180/210 = 1500/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/7
In mixed form: 71/7

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