Subtract 5/50 from 6/15
6/15 - 5/50 is 3/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
6/15 = 6 × 10/15 × 10 = 60/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/150 - 15/150 = 60 - 15/150 = 45/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/10
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