Subtract 42/27 from 50/8, Solve 6 2/8

Subtract 42/27 from 50/8

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

50/8 - 42/27 is 169/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
50/8 = 50 × 27/8 × 27 = 1350/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
42/27 = 42 × 8/27 × 8 = 336/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/216 - 336/216 = 1350 - 336/216 = 1014/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/36
In mixed form: 425/36

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