Subtract 27/50 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 27/50
16/6 - 27/50 is 319/150.
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,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/150 - 81/150 = 400 - 81/150 = 319/150 - In mixed form: 219/150
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