Subtract 3/35 from 50/6, Solve 8 2/6

Subtract 3/35 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 3/35

50/6 - 3/35 is 866/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
50/6 = 50 × 35/6 × 35 = 1750/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
3/35 = 3 × 6/35 × 6 = 18/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/210 - 18/210 = 1750 - 18/210 = 1732/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 866/105
In mixed form: 826/105

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