Subtract 4/35 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 4/35
50/8 - 4/35 is 859/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
50/8 = 50 × 35/8 × 35 = 1750/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
4/35 = 4 × 8/35 × 8 = 32/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/280 - 32/280 = 1750 - 32/280 = 1718/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 859/140
- In mixed form: 619/140
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