Subtract 84/50 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 1 34/50
10/6 - 84/50 is -1/75.
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,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 252/150 = 250 - 252/150 = -2/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/75
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