Subtract 4/30 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 4/30
50/8 - 4/30 is 367/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
4/30 = 4 × 4/30 × 4 = 16/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/120 - 16/120 = 750 - 16/120 = 734/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 367/60
- In mixed form: 67/60
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