Subtract 1/90 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1/90
50/8 - 1/90 is 1123/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/360 - 4/360 = 2250 - 4/360 = 2246/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1123/180
- In mixed form: 643/180
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