Subtract 50/60 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 50/60
98/6 - 50/60 is 31/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
98/6 = 98 × 10/6 × 10 = 980/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/60 - 50/60 = 980 - 50/60 = 930/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/2
- In mixed form: 151/2
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