Subtract 5/50 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 5/50
8/6 - 5/50 is 37/30.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/150 - 15/150 = 200 - 15/150 = 185/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/30
- In mixed form: 17/30
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