Subtract 9/50 from 3/6
36 - 950 is 825.
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,
36 = 3 × 256 × 25 = 75150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
950 = 9 × 350 × 3 = 27150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75150 - 27150 = 75 - 27150 = 48150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 825
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