Subtract 36/70 from 50/6, Solve 8 2/6

Subtract 36/70 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 36/70

50/6 - 36/70 is 821/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 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 70 × 3 = 210,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/210 - 108/210 = 1750 - 108/210 = 1642/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 821/105
In mixed form: 786/105

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