Subtract 16/75 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 16/75
50/6 - 16/75 is 203/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
16/75 = 16 × 2/75 × 2 = 32/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/150 - 32/150 = 1250 - 32/150 = 1218/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/25
- In mixed form: 83/25
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