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Subtract 16/6 from 3/50

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 2 4/6

3/50 - 16/6 is -391/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    9/150 - 400/150 = 9 - 400/150 = -391/150

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