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Subtract 3/35 from 50/8

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 3/35

50/8 - 3/35 is 863/140.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 35 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
    3/35 = 3 × 8/35 × 8 = 24/280
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1750/280 - 24/280 = 1750 - 24/280 = 1726/280
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 863/140
  6. In mixed form: 623/140

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