Subtract 50/6 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 8 2/6
50/3 - 50/6 is 25/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
50/3 = 50 × 2/3 × 2 = 100/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
50/6 = 50 × 1/6 × 1 = 50/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/6 - 50/6 = 100 - 50/6 = 50/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/3
- In mixed form: 81/3
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/6-50/6 50/3-50/12 50/9-50/6 50/3-50/18 50/15-50/6 50/3-50/30 50/21-50/6 50/3-50/42