Subtract 2/50 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 2/50
18/6 - 2/50 is 74/25.
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,
18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 6/150 = 450 - 6/150 = 444/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/25
- In mixed form: 224/25
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