Subtract 27/36 from 50/8, Solve 6 2/8

Subtract 27/36 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 27/36

50/8 - 27/36 is 11/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
50/8 = 50 × 9/8 × 9 = 450/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
27/36 = 27 × 2/36 × 2 = 54/72
Subtract the two like fractions:
450/72 - 54/72 = 450 - 54/72 = 396/72
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
In mixed form: 51/2

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