Subtract 9/50 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 9/50
106 - 950 is 223150.
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,
106 = 10 × 256 × 25 = 250150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
950 = 9 × 350 × 3 = 27150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250150 - 27150 = 250 - 27150 = 223150 - In mixed form: 173150
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