Subtract 7/45 from 50/6, Solve 8 2/6

Subtract 7/45 from 50/6

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 7/45

50/6 - 7/45 is 368/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
50/6 = 50 × 15/6 × 15 = 750/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/90 - 14/90 = 750 - 14/90 = 736/90
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 368/45
In mixed form: 88/45

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