Subtract 4/10 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 4/10
50/3 - 4/10 is 244/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
50/3 = 50 × 10/3 × 10 = 500/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
4/10 = 4 × 3/10 × 3 = 12/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/30 - 12/30 = 500 - 12/30 = 488/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 244/15
- In mixed form: 164/15
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