Subtract 50/36 from 10/15
1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 1 14/36
10/15 - 50/36 is -13/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
10/15 = 10 × 12/15 × 12 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/180 - 250/180 = 120 - 250/180 = -130/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/18
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