Subtract 50/8 from 70/3
1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 6 2/8
70/3 - 50/8 is 205/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
70/3 = 70 × 8/3 × 8 = 560/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
50/8 = 50 × 3/8 × 3 = 150/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/24 - 150/24 = 560 - 150/24 = 410/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 205/12
- In mixed form: 171/12
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