Subtract 6/50 from 25/6
1st number: 4 1/6, 2nd number: 6/50
25/6 - 6/50 is 607/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
25/6 = 25 × 25/6 × 25 = 625/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
625/150 - 18/150 = 625 - 18/150 = 607/150 - In mixed form: 47/150
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