Subtract 5/50 from 45/6, Solve 7 3/6

Subtract 5/50 from 45/6

1^st number: 7 3/6, 2^nd number: 5/50

45/6 - 5/50 is 37/5.

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,
45/6 = 45 × 25/6 × 25 = 1125/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/150 - 15/150 = 1125 - 15/150 = 1110/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/5
In mixed form: 72/5

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