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Subtract 6/50 from 21/6

1st number: 3 3/6, 2nd number: 6/50

21/6 - 6/50 is 169/50.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    21/6 = 21 × 25/6 × 25 = 525/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    525/150 - 18/150 = 525 - 18/150 = 507/150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/50
  6. In mixed form: 319/50

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