Subtract 54/28 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1 26/28
50/8 - 54/28 is 121/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 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 28 × 2 = 56,
54/28 = 54 × 2/28 × 2 = 108/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/56 - 108/56 = 350 - 108/56 = 242/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/28
- In mixed form: 49/28
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