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Subtract 6/15 from 50/8

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

50/8 - 6/15 is 117/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    750/120 - 48/120 = 750 - 48/120 = 702/120
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/20
  6. In mixed form: 517/20

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