Subtract 15/50 from 10/12
10/12 - 15/50 is 8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
10/12 = 10 × 25/12 × 25 = 250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
15/50 = 15 × 6/50 × 6 = 90/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/300 - 90/300 = 250 - 90/300 = 160/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/15
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