Subtract 6/50 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 6/50
76 - 650 is 157150.
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,
76 = 7 × 256 × 25 = 175150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
650 = 6 × 350 × 3 = 18150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175150 - 18150 = 175 - 18150 = 157150 - In mixed form: 17150
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