Subtract 15/50 from 3/21
3/21 - 15/50 is -11/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
3/21 = 3 × 50/21 × 50 = 150/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
15/50 = 15 × 21/50 × 21 = 315/1050 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1050 - 315/1050 = 150 - 315/1050 = -165/1050 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/70
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