Subtract 50/6 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 8 2/6
80/8 - 50/6 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
80/8 = 80 × 3/8 × 3 = 240/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
50/6 = 50 × 4/6 × 4 = 200/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/24 - 200/24 = 240 - 200/24 = 40/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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