Subtract 6/54 from 50/3
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 6/54
50/3 - 6/54 is 149/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
50/3 = 50 × 18/3 × 18 = 900/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
900/54 - 6/54 = 900 - 6/54 = 894/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/9
- In mixed form: 165/9
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