Subtract 21/50 from 60/18, Solve 3 6/18

Subtract 21/50 from 60/18

1^st number: 3 6/18, 2^nd number: 21/50

60/18 - 21/50 is 437/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
60/18 = 60 × 25/18 × 25 = 1500/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
21/50 = 21 × 9/50 × 9 = 189/450
Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/450 - 189/450 = 1500 - 189/450 = 1311/450
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/150
In mixed form: 2137/150

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