Subtract 8/24 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 8/24
50/28 - 8/24 is 61/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
50/28 = 50 × 6/28 × 6 = 300/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/168 - 56/168 = 300 - 56/168 = 244/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/42
- In mixed form: 119/42
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