Subtract 4/50 from 64/6
1st number: 10 4/6, 2nd number: 4/50
64/6 - 4/50 is 794/75.
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,
64/6 = 64 × 25/6 × 25 = 1600/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1600/150 - 12/150 = 1600 - 12/150 = 1588/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 794/75
- In mixed form: 1044/75
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