Subtract 27/42 from 50/8, Solve 6 2/8

Subtract 27/42 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 27/42

50/8 - 27/42 is 157/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
27/42 = 27 × 4/42 × 4 = 108/168
Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/168 - 108/168 = 1050 - 108/168 = 942/168
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/28
In mixed form: 517/28

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