Subtract 12/75 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 12/75
50/8 - 12/75 is 609/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
12/75 = 12 × 8/75 × 8 = 96/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3750/600 - 96/600 = 3750 - 96/600 = 3654/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 609/100
- In mixed form: 69/100
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