Subtract 20/40 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 20/40
50/8 - 20/40 is 23/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 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 40 × 1 = 40,
20/40 = 20 × 1/40 × 1 = 20/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/40 - 20/40 = 250 - 20/40 = 230/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/4
- In mixed form: 53/4
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