Subtract 3/8 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 3/8
504 - 38 is 978.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 8 is 8
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 8 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 2 = 8,
504 = 50 × 24 × 2 = 1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 1 = 8,
38 = 3 × 18 × 1 = 38 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008 - 38 = 100 - 38 = 978 - In mixed form: 1218
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