Subtract 10/72 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 10/72
50/8 - 10/72 is 55/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
50/8 = 50 × 9/8 × 9 = 450/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
10/72 = 10 × 1/72 × 1 = 10/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/72 - 10/72 = 450 - 10/72 = 440/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 55/9
- In mixed form: 61/9
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