Subtract 36/50 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 36/50
50/6 - 36/50 is 571/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 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 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/150 - 108/150 = 1250 - 108/150 = 1142/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 571/75
- In mixed form: 746/75
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