Subtract 16/50 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 16/50
20/6 - 16/50 is 226/75.
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,
20/6 = 20 × 25/6 × 25 = 500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
16/50 = 16 × 3/50 × 3 = 48/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/150 - 48/150 = 500 - 48/150 = 452/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 226/75
- In mixed form: 31/75
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