Subtract 81/50 from 4/6
1st number: 4/6, 2nd number: 1 31/50
4/6 - 81/50 is -143/150.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
81/50 = 81 × 3/50 × 3 = 243/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/150 - 243/150 = 100 - 243/150 = -143/150
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