Subtract 9/8 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1 1/8
50/6 - 9/8 is 173/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
50/6 = 50 × 4/6 × 4 = 200/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
9/8 = 9 × 3/8 × 3 = 27/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/24 - 27/24 = 200 - 27/24 = 173/24 - In mixed form: 75/24
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