Subtract 50/80 from 6/8
6/8 - 50/80 is 1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
6/8 = 6 × 10/8 × 10 = 60/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
50/80 = 50 × 1/80 × 1 = 50/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/80 - 50/80 = 60 - 50/80 = 10/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8
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