Subtract 21/18 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1 3/18
50/6 - 21/18 is 43/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 18 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
50/6 = 50 × 3/6 × 3 = 150/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
21/18 = 21 × 1/18 × 1 = 21/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/18 - 21/18 = 150 - 21/18 = 129/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/6
- In mixed form: 71/6
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