Subtract 15/50 from 56/8
1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 15/50
56/8 - 15/50 is 67/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
56/8 = 56 × 25/8 × 25 = 1400/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
15/50 = 15 × 4/50 × 4 = 60/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/200 - 60/200 = 1400 - 60/200 = 1340/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/10
- In mixed form: 67/10
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