Subtract 18/20 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 18/20
50/6 - 18/20 is 223/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
50/6 = 50 × 10/6 × 10 = 500/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/60 - 54/60 = 500 - 54/60 = 446/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/30
- In mixed form: 713/30
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