Subtract 15/30 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 15/30
50/8 - 15/30 is 23/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
15/30 = 15 × 4/30 × 4 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/120 - 60/120 = 750 - 60/120 = 690/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/4
- In mixed form: 53/4
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