Subtract 2/50 from 8/56
8/56 - 2/50 is 18/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
8/56 = 8 × 25/56 × 25 = 200/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
2/50 = 2 × 28/50 × 28 = 56/1400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1400 - 56/1400 = 200 - 56/1400 = 144/1400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/175
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