Subtract 50/6 from 84/50
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 8 2/6
84/50 - 50/6 is -499/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/150 - 1250/150 = 252 - 1250/150 = -998/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -499/75
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