Subtract 6/4 from 3/50
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 2/4
3/50 - 6/4 is -36/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 4 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
3/50 = 3 × 2/50 × 2 = 6/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
6/4 = 6 × 25/4 × 25 = 150/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6/100 - 150/100 = 6 - 150/100 = -144/100 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -36/25
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