Subtract 28/18 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1 10/18
50/8 - 28/18 is 169/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 18 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 18 × 4 = 72,
28/18 = 28 × 4/18 × 4 = 112/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/72 - 112/72 = 450 - 112/72 = 338/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/36
- In mixed form: 425/36
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