Subtract 2/50 from 84/3
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 2/50
84/3 - 2/50 is 699/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
84/3 = 84 × 50/3 × 50 = 4200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4200/150 - 6/150 = 4200 - 6/150 = 4194/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 699/25
- In mixed form: 2724/25
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