Subtract 15/10 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1 5/10
50/8 - 15/10 is 19/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
50/8 = 50 × 5/8 × 5 = 250/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
15/10 = 15 × 4/10 × 4 = 60/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/40 - 60/40 = 250 - 60/40 = 190/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
- In mixed form: 43/4
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