Subtract 15/50 from 4/75
4/75 - 15/50 is -37/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
4/75 = 4 × 2/75 × 2 = 8/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/150 - 45/150 = 8 - 45/150 = -37/150
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