Subtract 10/8 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1 2/8
50/6 - 10/8 is 85/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
50/6 = 50 × 4/6 × 4 = 200/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
10/8 = 10 × 3/8 × 3 = 30/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/24 - 30/24 = 200 - 30/24 = 170/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/12
- In mixed form: 71/12
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