Subtract 50/75 from 21/6
1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 50/75
21/6 - 50/75 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
525/150 - 100/150 = 525 - 100/150 = 425/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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