Subtract 45/50 from 15/35
15/35 - 45/50 is -33/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
15/35 = 15 × 10/35 × 10 = 150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/350 - 315/350 = 150 - 315/350 = -165/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -33/70
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