Subtract 12/50 from 49/6
1st number: 8 1/6, 2nd number: 12/50
49/6 - 12/50 is 1189/150.
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,
49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/150 - 36/150 = 1225 - 36/150 = 1189/150 - In mixed form: 7139/150
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