Subtract 8/50 from 1/6
1/6 - 8/50 is 1/150.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/150 - 24/150 = 25 - 24/150 = 1/150
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