Subtract 8/56 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 8/56
50/10 - 8/56 is 34/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
50/10 = 50 × 28/10 × 28 = 1400/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
8/56 = 8 × 5/56 × 5 = 40/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/280 - 40/280 = 1400 - 40/280 = 1360/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/7
- In mixed form: 46/7
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