Subtract 18/50 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 18/50
98/6 - 18/50 is 1198/75.
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,
98/6 = 98 × 25/6 × 25 = 2450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/150 - 54/150 = 2450 - 54/150 = 2396/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1198/75
- In mixed form: 1573/75
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