Subtract 6/50 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 6/50
15/3 - 6/50 is 122/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
15/3 = 15 × 50/3 × 50 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750/150 - 18/150 = 750 - 18/150 = 732/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/25
- In mixed form: 422/25
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