Subtract 8/20 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 8/20
49/8 - 8/20 is 229/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
49/8 = 49 × 5/8 × 5 = 245/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
8/20 = 8 × 2/20 × 2 = 16/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/40 - 16/40 = 245 - 16/40 = 229/40 - In mixed form: 529/40
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