Subtract 45/50 from 35/6
1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 45/50
35/6 - 45/50 is 74/15.
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,
35/6 = 35 × 25/6 × 25 = 875/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
875/150 - 135/150 = 875 - 135/150 = 740/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 74/15
- In mixed form: 414/15
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