Subtract 50/64 from 16/6
1st number: 2 4/6, 2nd number: 50/64
16/6 - 50/64 is 181/96.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
16/6 = 16 × 32/6 × 32 = 512/192 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
50/64 = 50 × 3/64 × 3 = 150/192 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/192 - 150/192 = 512 - 150/192 = 362/192 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/96
- In mixed form: 185/96
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