Subtract 9/50 from 6/8
68 - 950 is 57100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
68 = 6 × 258 × 25 = 150200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
950 = 9 × 450 × 4 = 36200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150200 - 36200 = 150 - 36200 = 114200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57100
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