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Subtract 3/5 from 6/50

6/50 - 3/5 is -12/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 5 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    6/50 = 6 × 1/50 × 1 = 6/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
    3/5 = 3 × 10/5 × 10 = 30/50
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/50 - 30/50 = 6 - 30/50 = -24/50
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/25

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