Subtract 27/60 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 27/60
50/8 - 27/60 is 29/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
27/60 = 27 × 2/60 × 2 = 54/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/120 - 54/120 = 750 - 54/120 = 696/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/5
- In mixed form: 54/5
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