Subtract 7/15 from 1/50
1/50 - 7/15 is -67/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 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 15 × 10 = 150,
7/15 = 7 × 10/15 × 10 = 70/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/150 - 70/150 = 3 - 70/150 = -67/150
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