Subtract 16/6 from 42/50
1st number: 42/50, 2nd number: 2 4/6
42/50 - 16/6 is -137/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
16/6 = 16 × 25/6 × 25 = 400/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/150 - 400/150 = 126 - 400/150 = -274/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/75
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