Subtract 1/50 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 1/50
63/6 - 1/50 is 262/25.
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,
63/6 = 63 × 25/6 × 25 = 1575/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/150 - 3/150 = 1575 - 3/150 = 1572/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 262/25
- In mixed form: 1012/25
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