Subtract 16/6 from 50/4
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 2 4/6
50/4 - 16/6 is 59/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
50/4 = 50 × 3/4 × 3 = 150/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
16/6 = 16 × 2/6 × 2 = 32/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/12 - 32/12 = 150 - 32/12 = 118/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/6
- In mixed form: 95/6
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