Subtract 63/50 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 1 13/50
60/6 - 63/50 is 437/50.
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,
60/6 = 60 × 25/6 × 25 = 1500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/150 - 189/150 = 1500 - 189/150 = 1311/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/50
- In mixed form: 837/50
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