Subtract 9/50 from 9/6, Solve 1 3/6

Subtract 9/50 from 9/6

1^st number: 1 3/6, 2^nd number: 9/50

9/6 - 9/50 is 33/25.

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,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
9/50 = 9 × 3/50 × 3 = 27/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
225/150 - 27/150 = 225 - 27/150 = 198/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/25
In mixed form: 18/25

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