Subtract 35/14 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 2 7/14
50/8 - 35/14 is 15/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
50/8 = 50 × 7/8 × 7 = 350/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
35/14 = 35 × 4/14 × 4 = 140/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/56 - 140/56 = 350 - 140/56 = 210/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15/4
- In mixed form: 33/4
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