Subtract 9/50 from 30/6, Solve 5 0/6

Subtract 9/50 from 30/6

1^st number: 5 0/6, 2^nd number: 9/50

30/6 - 9/50 is 241/50.

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,
30/6 = 30 × 25/6 × 25 = 750/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
750/150 - 27/150 = 750 - 27/150 = 723/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 241/50
In mixed form: 441/50

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