Subtract 70/50 from 6/3
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 1 20/50
6/3 - 70/50 is 3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
6/3 = 6 × 50/3 × 50 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/150 - 210/150 = 300 - 210/150 = 90/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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