Subtract 75/50 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 25/50
24/6 - 75/50 is 5/2.
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,
24/6 = 24 × 25/6 × 25 = 600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/150 - 225/150 = 600 - 225/150 = 375/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/2
- In mixed form: 21/2
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