Subtract 1/50 from 96/6
1st number: 16 0/6, 2nd number: 1/50
96/6 - 1/50 is 799/50.
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,
96/6 = 96 × 25/6 × 25 = 2400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/150 - 3/150 = 2400 - 3/150 = 2397/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 799/50
- In mixed form: 1549/50
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