Subtract 54/81 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 54/81
50/8 - 54/81 is 67/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
50/8 = 50 × 81/8 × 81 = 4050/648 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
54/81 = 54 × 8/81 × 8 = 432/648 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4050/648 - 432/648 = 4050 - 432/648 = 3618/648 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/12
- In mixed form: 57/12
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