Subtract 6/50 from 1/15
1/15 - 6/50 is -4/75.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 10/15 × 10 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/150 - 18/150 = 10 - 18/150 = -8/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/75
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