Subtract 8/35 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 8/35
50/15 - 8/35 is 326/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
50/15 = 50 × 7/15 × 7 = 350/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
8/35 = 8 × 3/35 × 3 = 24/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/105 - 24/105 = 350 - 24/105 = 326/105 - In mixed form: 311/105
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