Subtract 16/25 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 16/25
50/6 - 16/25 is 577/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
16/25 = 16 × 6/25 × 6 = 96/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/150 - 96/150 = 1250 - 96/150 = 1154/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 577/75
- In mixed form: 752/75
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