Subtract 4/50 from 81/6
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 4/50
81/6 - 4/50 is 671/50.
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,
81/6 = 81 × 25/6 × 25 = 2025/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/150 - 12/150 = 2025 - 12/150 = 2013/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/50
- In mixed form: 1321/50
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