Subtract 2/8 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 2/8
50/15 - 2/8 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/120 - 30/120 = 400 - 30/120 = 370/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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