Subtract 90/28 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 3 6/28
50/6 - 90/28 is 215/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
50/6 = 50 × 14/6 × 14 = 700/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
90/28 = 90 × 3/28 × 3 = 270/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/84 - 270/84 = 700 - 270/84 = 430/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 215/42
- In mixed form: 55/42
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