Subtract 16/50 from 18/3
1st number: 6 0/3, 2nd number: 16/50
18/3 - 16/50 is 142/25.
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,
18/3 = 18 × 50/3 × 50 = 900/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/150 - 48/150 = 900 - 48/150 = 852/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/25
- In mixed form: 517/25
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