Subtract 10/50 from 35/6, Solve 5 5/6

Subtract 10/50 from 35/6

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 10/50

35/6 - 10/50 is 169/30.

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,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
875/150 - 30/150 = 875 - 30/150 = 845/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/30
In mixed form: 519/30

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