Subtract 6/50 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 6/50
159 - 650 is 11675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
159 = 15 × 509 × 50 = 750450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
650 = 6 × 950 × 9 = 54450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
750450 - 54450 = 750 - 54450 = 696450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11675
- In mixed form: 14175
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