Subtract 8/7 from 50/20
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 1 1/7
50/20 - 8/7 is 19/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
50/20 = 50 × 7/20 × 7 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
8/7 = 8 × 20/7 × 20 = 160/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/140 - 160/140 = 350 - 160/140 = 190/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/14
- In mixed form: 15/14
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