Subtract 3/75 from 50/8, Solve 6 2/8

Subtract 3/75 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 3/75

50/8 - 3/75 is 621/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
3/75 = 3 × 8/75 × 8 = 24/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
3750/600 - 24/600 = 3750 - 24/600 = 3726/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 621/100
In mixed form: 621/100

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