Subtract 5/35 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 5/35
50/6 - 5/35 is 172/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
5/35 = 5 × 6/35 × 6 = 30/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/210 - 30/210 = 1750 - 30/210 = 1720/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 172/21
- In mixed form: 84/21
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