Subtract 7/50 from 9/3
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 7/50
9/3 - 7/50 is 143/50.
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,
9/3 = 9 × 50/3 × 50 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/150 - 21/150 = 450 - 21/150 = 429/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 143/50
- In mixed form: 243/50
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