Subtract 20/35 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 20/35
50/8 - 20/35 is 159/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 35 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
20/35 = 20 × 8/35 × 8 = 160/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/280 - 160/280 = 1750 - 160/280 = 1590/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/28
- In mixed form: 519/28
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