Subtract 2/50 from 15/6, Solve 2 3/6

Subtract 2/50 from 15/6

1^st number: 2 3/6, 2^nd number: 2/50

15/6 - 2/50 is 123/50.

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,
15/6 = 15 × 25/6 × 25 = 375/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
375/150 - 6/150 = 375 - 6/150 = 369/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/50
In mixed form: 223/50

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