Subtract 60/7 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 8 4/7
50/8 - 60/7 is -65/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 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 7 × 8 = 56,
60/7 = 60 × 8/7 × 8 = 480/56 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/56 - 480/56 = 350 - 480/56 = -130/56 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -65/28
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