Subtract 21/50 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 21/50
32/6 - 21/50 is 737/150.
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,
32/6 = 32 × 25/6 × 25 = 800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
800/150 - 63/150 = 800 - 63/150 = 737/150 - In mixed form: 4137/150
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