Subtract 50/25 from 40/6
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 2 0/25
40/6 - 50/25 is 14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/150 - 300/150 = 1000 - 300/150 = 700/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
- In mixed form: 42/3
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