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Subtract 3/50 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 3/50

5/3 - 3/50 is 241/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    5/3 = 5 × 50/3 × 50 = 250/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    250/150 - 9/150 = 250 - 9/150 = 241/150
  5. In mixed form: 191/150

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