Subtract 36/50 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 36/50
15/2 - 36/50 is 339/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
15/2 = 15 × 25/2 × 25 = 375/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
36/50 = 36 × 1/50 × 1 = 36/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/50 - 36/50 = 375 - 36/50 = 339/50 - In mixed form: 639/50
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