Subtract 50/75 from 7/8
7/8 - 50/75 is 5/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
7/8 = 7 × 75/8 × 75 = 525/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/600 - 400/600 = 525 - 400/600 = 125/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/24
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