Subtract 16/30 from 15/50, Solve 15/50

Subtract 16/30 from 15/50

15/50 - 16/30 is -7/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
16/30 = 16 × 5/30 × 5 = 80/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
45/150 - 80/150 = 45 - 80/150 = -35/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/30

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