Subtract 16/50 from 3/6
3/6 - 16/50 is 9/50.
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,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/150 - 48/150 = 75 - 48/150 = 27/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/50
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