Subtract 21/80 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 21/80
50/6 - 21/80 is 1937/240.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
50/6 = 50 × 40/6 × 40 = 2000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
21/80 = 21 × 3/80 × 3 = 63/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/240 - 63/240 = 2000 - 63/240 = 1937/240 - In mixed form: 817/240
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