Subtract 15/40 from 10/50
10/50 - 15/40 is -7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
10/50 = 10 × 4/50 × 4 = 40/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
15/40 = 15 × 5/40 × 5 = 75/200 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/200 - 75/200 = 40 - 75/200 = -35/200 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/40
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