Subtract 3/50 from 18/6
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 3/50
18/6 - 3/50 is 147/50.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 9/150 = 450 - 9/150 = 441/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/50
- In mixed form: 247/50
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