Subtract 50/75 from 49/2
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 50/75
49/2 - 50/75 is 143/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
49/2 = 49 × 75/2 × 75 = 3675/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3675/150 - 100/150 = 3675 - 100/150 = 3575/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/6
- In mixed form: 235/6
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