Subtract 3/16 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 3/16
50/6 - 3/16 is 391/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
50/6 = 50 × 8/6 × 8 = 400/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
3/16 = 3 × 3/16 × 3 = 9/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/48 - 9/48 = 400 - 9/48 = 391/48 - In mixed form: 87/48
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