Finding the Difference of Mixed Numbers 461/8 and 291/8

The given mixed numbers are 461/8 and 291/8

Converting 461/8 mix number to fraction

Given Mixed Number is 46 1/8

A Mixed Number is an addition of it's whole number and fractional parts.

The Whole Number is 46 and the fractional part is 1/8.

On adding them, they can be written as:

46/1 + 1/8

The L.C.M of the denominators 1 and 8 is 8.

The numerator of the first fraction 46 is multiplied with the denominator of the second fraction 8.

46 x 8 + 1/8

368 + 1/8

After multiplying, the numerators 368 and 1 should be added.

369/8

The fraction value we get is 369/8.

After converting the Mixed Number 46 1/8 to the Improper Fraction,the result is 369/8.

Converting 291/8 mix number to fraction

Given Mixed Number is 29 1/8

A Mixed Number is an addition of it's whole number and fractional parts.

The Whole Number is 29 and the fractional part is 1/8.

On adding them, they can be written as:

29/1 + 1/8

The L.C.M of the denominators 1 and 8 is 8.

The numerator of the first fraction 29 is multiplied with the denominator of the second fraction 8.

29 x 8 + 1/8

232 + 1/8

After multiplying, the numerators 232 and 1 should be added.

233/8

The fraction value we get is 233/8.

After converting the Mixed Number 29 1/8 to the Improper Fraction,the result is 233/8.

Subtracting fractions 369/8 and 233/8

The given fractions are 369/8 and 233/8

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 369/8 and 233/8

369/8 - 233/8

If the L.C.M of the denominators of the both fractions 369/8 and 233/8 are same, the numerators are subtracted directly taking the similar integer as the denominator

= 369 - 233/8

= 136/8

= 17/1

Result: 17/1

= 17