Subtract 2/3 from 3/50
3/50 - 2/3 is -91/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
2/3 = 2 × 50/3 × 50 = 100/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/150 - 100/150 = 9 - 100/150 = -91/150
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