Subtract 28/90 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 28/90
50/8 - 28/90 is 1069/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
50/8 = 50 × 45/8 × 45 = 2250/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
28/90 = 28 × 4/90 × 4 = 112/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2250/360 - 112/360 = 2250 - 112/360 = 2138/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1069/180
- In mixed form: 5169/180
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