Subtract 50/30 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 1 20/30
70/8 - 50/30 is 85/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
70/8 = 70 × 15/8 × 15 = 1050/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/120 - 200/120 = 1050 - 200/120 = 850/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/12
- In mixed form: 71/12
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