Subtract 15/3 from 1/50
1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 5 0/3
1/50 - 15/3 is -249/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
15/3 = 15 × 50/3 × 50 = 750/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/150 - 750/150 = 3 - 750/150 = -747/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -249/50
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