Subtract 30/50 from 72/8
1st number: 9 0/8, 2nd number: 30/50
72/8 - 30/50 is 42/5.
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,
72/8 = 72 × 25/8 × 25 = 1800/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
30/50 = 30 × 4/50 × 4 = 120/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1800/200 - 120/200 = 1800 - 120/200 = 1680/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
- In mixed form: 82/5
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